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Ingredients: 3-4 carrots 1 large onion, sliced 60 mL (¼ cup) tomato paste Handful of mushrooms 375 mL (1½ cups) beef broth ...

In a large enameled cast-iron casserole, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter. Add the leeks, season with salt and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, 8 minutes.

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