In the realm of hearty and comforting dishes, peasant soup stands tall as a culinary masterpiece, a testament to the ingenuity of humble ingredients. Originating from the kitchens of rural communities, this soup is a symphony of flavors, a tapestry of textures, and a celebration of simplicity. With variations spanning across regions and cultures, peasant soup embodies the spirit of resourcefulness, transforming simple ingredients into a nourishing and delectable feast. From the classic French soupe paysanne to the rustic Italian minestrone, from the hearty Spanish cocido to the aromatic Greek fasolada, peasant soup is a culinary journey that transcends borders, bringing people together around a shared love for wholesome and flavorful food. In this article, we present a curated collection of peasant soup recipes, each a unique expression of regional traditions and culinary heritage. Discover the secrets of preparing a rich and flavorful broth, the art of combining vegetables, legumes, and meats, and the techniques for achieving the perfect balance of textures and flavors. Embark on a culinary adventure as we explore the diverse world of peasant soups, uncovering the stories, traditions, and techniques that make each recipe a culinary gem.
Recipes Included:
1. French Soupe Paysanne: A classic French peasant soup featuring a rich broth brimming with vegetables, tender pieces of chicken, and hearty lentils.
2. Italian Minestrone: A rustic Italian soup that celebrates the bounty of the harvest, combining vegetables, beans, pasta, and a flavorful broth.
3. Spanish Cocido: A hearty and flavorful Spanish stew, showcasing a medley of meats, vegetables, and chickpeas in a rich and savory broth.
4. Greek Fasolada: A traditional Greek soup that highlights the simplicity of white beans, tomatoes, and a medley of herbs and spices, resulting in a comforting and aromatic dish.
5. Portuguese Caldo Verde: A vibrant Portuguese soup featuring a velvety broth infused with kale, potatoes, and tender slices of chorizo, creating a harmonious blend of flavors and textures.
6. German Kartoffelsuppe: A comforting German soup that showcases the humble potato in all its glory, combined with vegetables, herbs, and a creamy broth.
7. Polish Zurek: A tangy and flavorful Polish soup that combines rye sourdough with a variety of meats, vegetables, and hard-boiled eggs, resulting in a complex and satisfying dish.
ITALIAN PEASANT SOUP
My father shared this recipe with me, and I use it when I need a hearty, healthy meal. It's my sons' favorite. Loaded with sausage, chicken, beans and spinach, the quick soup is nice for special occasions, too. -Kim Knight Hamburg, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 11 servings (2-3/4 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, cook sausage and onions over medium heat until no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Add chicken; cook and stir until no longer pink. , Stir in the beans, broth, tomatoes, basil and oregano. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Add the spinach and heat just until wilted. Serve with cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 471mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 16g protein.
PEASANT SOUP (LIKE OLGA'S)
Make and share this Peasant Soup (Like Olga's) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by cantillon1
Categories Lamb/Sheep
Time 45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large pot, brown lamb, onion and celery only until lamb is no longer pink.
- Drain off fat.
- Add tomatoes, garlic, bay leaf and broth.
- Bring to a boil.
- Add Quick barley, zucchini, frozen vegetables, thyme, oregano, and parsley.
- Then reduce to simmer for 30 minutes.
- Salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve with toasted pita bread triangles.
PEASANT SOUP
This hearty vegetable broth soup really satisfies, and it's inexpensive as well.-Bertha McClung, Summersville, West Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 2h15m
Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Rinse and sort beans. Place beans in a Dutch oven; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 to 4 hours or until beans are softened., Drain and rinse, discarding liquid. Return to Dutch oven. Add 6 cups water, carrots, celery, onions, garlic, bay leaves, tomatoes, basil and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 1-1/2 hours or until the beans are tender., Discard bay leaves. Add oil and heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 140 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 73mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
HEARTY PEASANT SOUP
Definitely not a salad green, broccoli rabe needs cooking to round out its flavors. This rustic soup is an excellent way to do so. Add freshly grated Parmesan cheese to give this soup a more robust flavor.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat and add onion and garlic. Season with salt and pepper; cook, stirring frequently, until onion is softened, 4 to 5 minutes.
- Add tomato paste and vinegar; cook, stirring frequently, until slightly darkened, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add tomatoes (with their juice), beans, broccoli rabe, and 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until broccoli rabe is tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Season with balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper to taste.
- To serve, place a slice of toasted bread in the bottom of each serving bowl; ladle soup over toast.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 403 g, Fat 9 g, Fiber 11 g, Protein 18 g
PEASANT SOUP
Hearty vegetable soup for a crowd. Makes about 5 to 7 quarts of soup, enough for 15 people as a meal. Great with crusty rye bread and even better if made the day before it is served.
Provided by Timothy Messick
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes
Time 2h35m
Yield 15
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Stir in the bacon and saute just to render the fat out of the bacon; do not cook till crisp. Then add the onions, shallots, leek, celery and garlic and saute for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Then, add the beans, carrots, turnip and cabbage along with enough vegetable stock to cover (about 4 quarts). Let simmer for 2 hours, or until vegetables are to desired tenderness. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.1 calories, Carbohydrate 22.7 g, Cholesterol 10.3 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 8.5 g, Protein 9.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 493.4 mg, Sugar 3.6 g
ITALIAN PEASANT SOUP
I found this in TOH Quick Cooking magazine. I haven't tried it yet but it looks like something my family and I would love. Plan on trying it soon.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 40m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large pot, cook sausage over medium heat until browned and no longer pink; drain.
- Add onions and garlic; saute until tender.
- Add chicken; saute and stir until no longer pink.
- Add in the beans, broth, tomatoes, basil, and oregano; stir to mix.
- Cook uncovered, for 10 minutes.
- Add the spinach and heat just until wilted.
- Serve with parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.
PEASANT BEAN SOUP
This is an extra-good hearty soup. I often serve it to my church circle of over 100 members. After dinner, I'm always asked for this special recipe.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 1h45m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Soak beans overnight in 2 qts. water. , Add remaining water to softened beans and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes. , Stir in the remaining ingredients; simmer 1 hour or until beans are tender. Discard bay leaves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 774mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
PEASANT VEGETABLE SOUP - SILVER PALATE
Steps:
- If using dried beans, sort thru the beans and discard any pebbles. Soak overnight in water that covers them by 3 inches. Melt the bacon fat or butter in a heavy soup pot. Add onions, leeks, celery and carrots and cook covered over low heat til veggies are tender and lightly colored about 25 min. stirring occasionally. Stir in thyme, bay leaf and a grinding of pepper, pour in the stock. Add parsnips, ham hock, green beans and zucchini and soaked beans and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer partially covered til beans are tender about 40 min. Remove ham hock aallow it to cool slightly. Cut the meat off and cut into chunks and return to pot. Add cabbage, garlic and parsley and simmer for another 5-10 mnutes. Taste, correct seasonings, adding salt at this point if it needs it. Serve immediately.
ETRUSCAN PEASANT SOUP
Make and share this Etruscan Peasant Soup recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Dona England
Categories Beans
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in heavy 4 quart sauce pan.
- Cut sausage into 1/2 inch pieces.
- Brown sausage in pan until no longer pink.
- Add onion and garlic and stir until softened.
- Add spinach, chicken broth, diced tomatoes, beans and red pepper.
- Heat to a boil and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 318.9, Fat 14.4, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 35.8, Sodium 1425.1, Carbohydrate 21.9, Fiber 6.5, Sugar 3.5, Protein 26
PEASANT BREAD SOUP
I got this recipe along time ago from a chef named Jeff Smith. Hes is gone now,but this is one of my favorite recipes from him. This soup is so good its like a drug it relaxes you and makes you feel so warm and good.So make for your family and enjoy.
Provided by Chef Fergy
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- put chicken stock in a pot.
- add oven roasted garilc and the rest of the spices (and mushrooms).
- bring to a boil on med heat then low and cover for 30 min.
- cut bread into 1/2 inch rounds and brush with olive oil.
- toast in a pan till brown (i like mine dark).
- warm soup bowls in the oven or microwave.
- pour soup into bowls.
- spilt bread into bit size pieces and put in soup top with cheese.
- let stand 5 minute.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.2, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 7.2, Sodium 856.3, Carbohydrate 62.3, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 8.3, Protein 14.3
PEASANT SOUP
Make and share this Peasant Soup recipe from Food.com.
Provided by dicentra
Categories Ham
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- also need (bottle red Bordeaux wine, for the chef and the last few swallows of soup).
- Heat a coup pot over medium high heat with olive oil.
- Add the vegetables and ham to the pot as you chop them.
- Add cabbage to the pot and sprinkle with sugar and salt.
- Add 2 cups of water and cover.
- Steam the cabbage for 15 minutes.
- Uncover the pot and add the broth and beans. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and keep at a low simmer.
- Adjust the salt and pepper. Serve with crusty bread, and don't forget to down the last few swallows with your trusty Bordeaux!
PEASANT SOUP FOR ONE
In the mood for soup? There's no need to open a can when it's so easy to simmer up a bowl of this soup. I first has this at a favorite restaurant. When it was removed from the menu, I duplicate it at home using herbs from my garden.-Kay Harris, Armarillo, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 35m
Yield 1 serving.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Coat a saucepan with cooking spray; brown chicken over medium-high heat. Add the next eight ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 95mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ITALIAN PEASANT SOUP
Here is a great soup that takes a little prep but then finishes in the crock pot. So filling and delicious. Serve with garlic breadsticks or some crusty rolls.
Provided by Diane Wicktora
Categories Other Soups
Time 4h40m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. In a large skillet, brown sausage over medium heat. Drain and remove to crock pot. In same skillet, add onion, garlic, and chicken. Cook until chicken is done. Remove to crock pot.
- 2. Add remaining ingredients, except spinach and Parmesan, to the crock pot. Cook on high about 4 hours, or low 8 hours.
- 3. During last 15-30 minutes of cooking, add chopped spinach.
- 4. Serve with freshly grated Parmesan cheese on top.
HAPPY PEASANT SOUP
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 200C/400F 2. Place the whole unpeeled garlic bulbs in a small tray and bake for about 30 minutes. 3. Parcook the potatoes in boiling water for about 10 minutes. 4. Stir fry the onions until caramelized. 5. Bring the veggie stock to the boil, and simmer for about 5 minutes, and then add the drained potatoes. 6. Squeeze the roasted garlic pulp into the soup, season to taste, and stir through. 7. Simmer for about 15 minutes until potatoes are cooked through, and the flavours infuse. 8. Pulse very briefly with a hand blender so still relatively chunky and rustic. 9. Garnish with parsley and serve. YUM!
PEASANT BREAD CRUMB SOUP
I love the sharpness provided by the cheese in this soup. The added texture of the bread crumbs will really please the palate. I love this for dinner on a cold winter night. I am sure you will too. Please enjoy!
Provided by Tiffany Bannworth
Categories Other Soups
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Place all ingredients, save the panko, in a heavy bottomed, lidded pot. Cook on low, covered, for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
- 2. Remove from heat. Blend with an immersion blender. If not available, use blender or food processor.
- 3. When well blended and frothy, add the bread crumbs. Continue to immersion blend, until the crumbs thicken the soup. Serve immediately.
BARLEY PEASANT SOUP
In this recipe, the good-tasting grain simmers in a broth brightened with a cornucopia of vegetables. Try it for a savory supper or lunch.-National Barley Foods Council, Mary Sullivan, Spokane, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 1h20m
Yield 20 servings (5 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a stockpot, brown meat in oil. Add onions and celery. Cook until beef is no longer pink. Add garlic and cook 1 minute longer. Add water and broth; bring to a boil. Add carrots and barley. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45-60 minutes or until barley is tender. , Add the beans, zucchini, tomatoes, cabbage, parsley and seasonings; simmer 15-20 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Top each serving with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 159 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 292mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 10g protein.
OLD WORLD PEASANT SOUP
This is one of those soups that while your cooking it and the aroma fills the air, you get a sense of the old world ways of European cooking. Simple but delectable, this soup is sure to please the senses of your guest or family as soon as it hits the table. I like to cook it in the crock pot and let it age for a few days before...
Provided by James McGraw
Categories Other Soups
Time 7h25m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- 1. Brown the sausage, after browning the sausage, remove as much of the grease from the sausage as you can with paper towels. Bias cut the sausage into ¾ inch pieces and place in the crock pot.
- 2. Scrub clean and dice into slightly larger than bite size the potatoes, place in crock pot.
- 3. Take your 2 stalks of Celery and the 2 Carrots, scrub clean removing the undesired portions by trimming the celery and carrots, then rough chop them and place them in the crock pot. Rough chop your ½ of a white onion, toss that right in too!
- 4. Add mushrooms, frozen or fresh green beans, and all other fluids in the ingredient list.
- 5. Add all recommended spices, give it a good stir to mix it all up in the crock pot, cover it and cook
- 6. Crock pots vary in cooking times, mine runs a higher temperature than most. But as a general rule, allow at minimum 7 hours on low setting, or if you need it quicker, then go at least 4 hours on high.
- 7. Try to combat the temptation to take the lid off and check the progress of the cooking too often, this will extend cooking times and will also diminish flavor. However, half way through your desired cook time, give it another good stir, cover and walk away.
ITALIAN PEASANT SOUP
HAVE HAD THIS RECIPE FOR QUITE SOME TIME. MY FAMILY ENJOYED IT.
Provided by joyce deshong
Categories Other Soups
Time 1h20m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. IN DUTCHOVEN OR LG PAN, ADD ONIONS,GARLIC,--SAUTE UNTIL DONE. ADD CHICKEN CUBES, CHICKEN BROTH, TOMS., BASIL, OREGANO. COOK UNCOVERED UNTIL CHICKEN IS TENDER (OR YOU CAN PRE-COOK THE CHICKEN AHEAD OF TIME TO HASTEN THE TOTAL COOKING TIME)
- 2. ADD CHOPPED SPINACH, HEAT UNTIL WILTED & DONE.
- 3. CAN SERVE WITH PARMESAN CHEESE SPRINKLED ON TOP WHEN SERVING
Tips:
- Use fresh, seasonal vegetables. This will give your soup the best flavor and nutritional value.
- Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different variations of peasant soup, so feel free to add or omit ingredients to suit your taste.
- Make a big batch and freeze the leftovers. This is a great way to have a healthy and delicious meal on hand for busy weeknights.
- Serve peasant soup with a crusty bread or rolls. This will help to soak up the delicious broth.
Conclusion:
Peasant soup is a hearty, flavorful, and affordable meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this soup is a great choice for beginner cooks. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give peasant soup a try. You won't be disappointed.
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