6 T butter
4 leeks, trimmed, chopped finely
2 C chopped turnip
1 C chopped celery
1/2 C chopped onion
1/2 tsp garlic
3 medium tomatoes chopped or one can plum tomatoes
2 C beef broth (Deb Cotes says: I substituted veg broth and have made with chicken)
2 C water
1 cucumber peeled and diced
salt & pepper
1/4 C uncooked white rice (instant is OK)
3/4 C Cream (Optional, I use Fat Free)
Directions
Melt 3 T butter and sauté leeks, turnips, celery, & onion
Add chopped garlic
Add tomatoes, broth, water, and cucumber
Add salt and pepper and BRING TO A BOIL
Turn down and simmer one hour
Strain vegetables and put in food processor (actually, I have become lazy and mash them until they are unrecognizable!)
Return soup to saucepan and add rice.
RETURN TO A BOIL
Add small amount of cream and butter when served (optional)
And of course serve with a fresh baguette
Note: All vegetables measurements can be doubled as can the rice. This is a basic veg. soup recipe you can modify as you choose.