French Potage

 Ingredients:

1 tablespoon oil
1 leek, roughly chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
1 small potato, peeled and diced
1 small turnip, peeled and diced
1 large stalk celery, chopped
1 small zucchini, diced
1 tomato, chopped
1 bay leaf
thyme
salt and black pepper, to taste

Cook leek and garlic in the oil. Add carrot and cook until leeks are slightly caramelized. Add the remaining vegetables and herbs. Add water until the vegetables are covered and simmer until all the vegetables are tender, adding more water as needed.

Transfer to a blender and puree until smooth. Ladle into bowls and garnish with chervil or creme fraiche.