Pot-au-Feu with Green Sauce |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Ingredients:
2 large onions (about 1 pound) |
1 (2-pound) beef brisket |
12 cups water |
1/2 teaspoon pepper |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
8 large carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces |
5 garlic cloves, halved |
4 celery stalks, cut into 2-inch pieces |
4 bay leaves |
4 large parsley sprigs |
3 medium leeks (about 1 3/4 pounds), trimmed and cut in half lengthwise |
2 medium turnips (about 1/2 pound), peeled and quartered |
green sauce |
Directions:
1. Peel onions, leaving roots intact; cut each onion into 4 wedges. Trim fat from brisket, and thinly slice. Combine brisket, onions, water, and next 9 ingredients (water through turnips) in a large Dutch oven or stockpot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 2 hours or until brisket is tender. Cover and simmer 1 hour. Strain mixture through a cheesecloth-lined colander into a large bowl; discard garlic, bay leaves, parsley, and leeks. Cover broth, and chill at least 24 hours. Place brisket, onions, carrots, celery, and turnips in a bowl; cover and chill.
2. Skim solidified fat from surface of broth, and discard. Combine broth and brisket mixture in Dutch oven, and cook over medium heat until thoroughly heated.
3. Ladle soup into large shallow bowls, and top with Green Sauce. Serve with parslied potatoes.
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