PURéE OF WINTER VEGETABLE SOUP
Living in France, I was always impressed by the bags of mixed vegetables, called soupe, sold in farmers' markets and supermarkets alike. The bags usually included an onion, carrots and celery, a leek, a turnip or two and a bouquet garni consisting of a bay leaf, a sprig of thyme and another of parsley. I've added root vegetables to this ginger-scented soup, which is inspired by the many simple suppers I enjoyed in the homes of French friends.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, weekday, soups and stews, main course
Time 1h15m
Yield Serves six
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large, heavy soup pot or Dutch oven. Add the onion. Cook, stirring, until it begins to soften, about three minutes. Add the leeks and a generous pinch of salt. Cook, stirring often, until tender but not browned, about five more minutes. Add the carrots, kohlrabi, turnips, potatoes and water or stock. Bring to a boil.
- Meanwhile, wrap the ginger, bay leaf, thyme, parsley and peppercorns in cheesecloth. Tie them up to make a bouquet garni, and add to the pot. Add salt to taste (about 2 teaspoons), reduce the heat, cover and simmer one hour. Remove the cheesecloth bag, and discard.
- Blend the soup until smooth with an immersion blender or in batches in a regular blender. (Do not put the top on tight; cover the top with a towel to prevent hot splashes.) Pour the soup through a strainer into a bowl; press the soup through the strainer with the back of a ladle or with a pestle. Return to the pot and heat through. Add lots of freshly ground pepper, taste and adjust salt, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 131, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 1070 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams
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Smail Mansori
[email protected]I love this soup! It's so flavorful and comforting. I highly recommend it.
Beelal jaafar sulaiman
[email protected]This soup is the perfect way to use up leftover vegetables. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of vitamins and minerals.
Pooja Mondal
[email protected]I made this soup for my family and they all loved it! It's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
The Legends
[email protected]This soup is a keeper! It's healthy, delicious, and easy to make. I highly recommend it.
Robo Raptor70
[email protected]I'm so glad I tried this recipe! The soup was delicious and so easy to make. I will definitely be making it again.
Vanessa Dore
[email protected]OMG! This soup is amazing! I love the creamy texture and the rich flavor. It's the perfect soup to warm you up on a cold day.
Wamoto William
[email protected]This soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day. It's hearty, flavorful, and easy to make. I highly recommend this recipe.
Zabih Ullah
[email protected]I made this soup for my sick husband and he loved it! It was easy to digest and helped to soothe his sore throat. I would definitely recommend this soup to anyone who is feeling under the weather.
Umair Kaloi
[email protected]This soup was delicious! I loved the combination of vegetables and the broth was so flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a hearty and healthy soup.
Bianca Allen
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of winter vegetables, but this soup changed my mind! The combination of flavors was perfect and the soup was so comforting. I will definitely be making this again.
Denzhe Lithole
[email protected]I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.
Rose Lace100
[email protected]This soup was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and packed with flavor. The vegetables were cooked perfectly and the broth was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this soup again.