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Vegetable Soup

Vegetable soup

Vegetable soup, a delightful dish from the French cuisine, is characterized by a unique blend of carrots, leeks, celery, and button mushrooms. Gently cooked in a liter of boiling water, it acquires a rich flavor. Garnished with fresh parsley and tarragon, this soup is served as a light meal, providing approximately 75 calories per serving. It makes for a healthy and delicious choice suitable for any time of the day, with a particular appeal during the winter season.

Cooking Method
Cuisine
Courses ,
Difficulty Intermediate
Time
Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins
Servings 4
Calories 300 kcal
Best Season Winter
Ingredients
  • 4 carrots
  • 4 leek whites
  • 4 celery stalks
  • 100 grams button mushrooms
  • 1 tablespoon of fresh chopped parsley
  • 1/2 tablespoon of chopped tarragon
  • Pepper
Instructions
  1. Wash and brush the vegetables and cut half of them into 3 cm long sticks, and leave the other half in large pieces.

  2. Cook everything covered in 1 liter of boiling, peppered water

  3. After 15 minutes, remove the large vegetable pieces using a skimmer and process them in a food processor with a ladle of broth.

  4. Return this puree to the broth, cook for an additional 3 minutes, and serve, sprinkling with fresh herbs.

  5. Serving Suggestion
  6. Serve the vegetable soup in individual bowls.

  7. Sprinkle a bit of black pepper on top of the soup.

  8. Accompany it with some toasted bread pieces.

  9. Try serving it with a side of fresh salad.

  10. Garnish the soup with lemon slices.

  11. Present it as a main dish alongside focaccia or flatbread.

  12. Present it as a main dish alongside focaccia or flatbread.

  13. Add a drizzle of olive oil for extra flavor.

Nutrition Facts
Protein 22%
Fat 2%
Carbohydrates 76%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: Vegetable, Soup, Carrots, Leeks, Celery, Mushrooms, Parsley, Tarragon, Healthy, Easy, Vegan, Winter, Homemade, Nutritious, Light, Simple, French Cuisine,