Living in France, I was always
impressed by the bags of mixed
vegetables, called soupe, sold in
farmers' markets and supermarkets
alike The bags usually included an
onion, carrots and celery, a leek,
a turnip or two and a bouquet garni
consisting of a bay leaf, a sprig
of thyme and another of parsley
I've added root vegetables to this
ginger-scented soup, which is
inspired by the many simple suppers
I enjoyed in the homes of French
friends.
