Ingredients
- 6 leeks
- 4 parsley sprigs
- 2 celery stalk
- 2 vegetable bouillon (cubes)
- 2 turnips
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 matzo farfel
- 1,700 ml water
- 350 gr mushrooms (white)
- 270 gr tomatoes
- 120 gr onion (chopped)
- 30 ml olive oil
- 14 gr dill (freshly minced)
- 5 gr parsley (freshly minced)
Combine all stock ingredients, bring to a boil & simmer for 30 minutes. Let stand till needed & then drain befroe using. Heat oil in a soup pot. Add chopped leeks & saute over moderate heat, stirring frequently, til lthe leeks start to go limp. Add stock, turnips, celery & bay leaves. Bring to a boil, cover & simmer for 10 minutes. Add tomatoes (including their juice) & mushrooms, simmer another 15 to 20 minutes. Season to taste & remove from heat. Allow soup to stand for several hours or cool & refrigerate overnight. Before serving, heat through, add parsley & dill. Top each serving with matzo farfel if desired.
