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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Surrya Babu
[email protected]I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I especially love the addition of the parsnips, which give the soup a unique and delicious flavor.
Ghulam qasim Khan
[email protected]This soup was amazing! The flavors were so well-balanced and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.
Md Osama Bin Khair
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great! The vegetables were cooked perfectly and the broth was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this soup again.
Rajender Kumar
[email protected]The soup was delicious and easy to make. I added a bit of extra thyme and it really enhanced the flavor. I will definitely be making this soup again.
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[email protected]This soup was easy to make and very satisfying. I loved the combination of vegetables and the broth was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this soup again.
Samira Ahmed
[email protected]This soup was delicious! I loved the creamy texture and the subtle sweetness of the vegetables. I will definitely be making this soup again.
Pramila Ghising
[email protected]I wasn't sure about this soup at first, but it really grew on me. The flavors are very subtle, but they really come together in the end. I would definitely make this soup again.
Juan Jaimes
[email protected]This soup was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have preferred it if it had more spices or herbs. However, the vegetables were cooked perfectly and the broth was very flavorful.
Benjamin Whitt
[email protected]I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I especially love the addition of the parsnips, which give the soup a unique and delicious flavor.
Nakawessa Eva
[email protected]This soup was amazing! The flavors were so well-balanced and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.
Jnr Odeke
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great! The vegetables were cooked perfectly and the broth was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this soup again.
Fareed Korejo
[email protected]The soup was delicious and easy to make. I added a bit of extra thyme and it really enhanced the flavor. I will definitely be making this soup again.
scebi Mbatha
[email protected]This soup was easy to make and very satisfying. I loved the combination of vegetables and the broth was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this soup again.
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[email protected]I made this soup for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the creamy texture and the subtle sweetness of the vegetables. I will definitely be making this soup again.
Sohail Mahi
[email protected]This soup was delicious! The vegetables were fresh and flavorful, and the broth was rich and savory. I especially loved the addition of the leeks and parsnips, which gave the soup a unique and complex flavor.