Cream Soup Breton Style
From: Marie-Thé
Servings: 50
IngredientsPreparation
  • 6 pounds [2.7 kg] white beans [soaked until swollen]
  • 2 large onions
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 2 leeks [withe part], chopped
  • 1/4 pound [113 g] butter
  • 28 ounces [795 ml] tomatoes
  • 1 piece salt pork
  • 3 cloves of garlic
  • 1 bouquet garni
  • 13 1/2 gallons [50 L] white stock or water
  • Salt and pepper
  • 2 cups [500 ml] cream 15% m.s.g.
  • Saute onions, celery and leeks in fat; add beans, tomatoes, salt pork and the bouquet garni.
  • Moisten with white stock or water and season.
  • Boil until vegetables are completely cooked.
  • Strain through a sieve and add the cream.