Julienne Soup

Ingredients

• clear soup (consomme)
• carrot, finely shredded
• turnip, finely shredded
• onion, finely shredded
• leek, finely shredded
• lettuce, finely shredded
• fresh butter
• pinch of sugar
• salt to taste
• pepper to taste
• water (if needed)
• meat extract (if needed)

Directions

1. Prepare a clear soup (consomme) as directed in a previous recipe.

2. Cut carrot, turnip, onion, leek, and lettuce into very fine shreds.

3. In a saucepan, add the shredded vegetables and enough fresh butter to absorb during sautéing.

4. Sauté the vegetables until blended, then add a pinch of sugar, salt, and pepper to taste.

5. Pour the clear soup over the vegetables, bring to a boil, skim, then reduce heat.

6. Let simmer until the vegetables are tender.

7. If the soup is too thick, dilute with water and add a small quantity of meat extract.