BAKED LEEK AND CABBAGE SOUP
A hearty country bread style soup
2  Tbsp butter
2 large leeks, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced
3 garlic cloves finely chopped
9 oz. finely shredded green cabbage
2 cups chicken or meat stock
4 slices firm bread or baguette
9 oz grated Gruyère cheese

Melt butter in large saucepan over a medium heat.Add the leeks and onion and cook 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently until softened.
Add garlic and cabbage. Stir to combine and  continue cooking about 5 minutes util the cabbage is wilted.
Stir in the stock and simmer 10 minutes. Taaste and season with salt & pepper.
Arrange the bread in the base of  a large deep 3 quart ovenproof dish, or individual  pottery soup bowls. Sprinkle about half the cheese over the bread.
Ladle the soup over the bread and top with the remaining cheese. Bake in a pre-heated  350°F oven for 1 hour. Serve at once.

This recipe is from www.hortns.com
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