"In 'Around My French Table' by Dorie Greenspan..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter (or a combination) or 2 tablespoons olive oil (or a combination)
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1 lb carrot, trimmed, peeled, and thinly sliced
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1 large onion, coarsely chopped (Spanish is recommended)
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2 celery ribs, trimmed and thinly sliced
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1 -2 garlic clove, split, germ removed, and thinly sliced
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1 piece fresh ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped (1-inch piece)
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1 sprig fresh rosemary
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1 sprig fresh thyme
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salt
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6 cups chicken broth (plus more for thinning)
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1 small potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
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fresh ground pepper