Pure Vegetable Soup
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Pure Vegetable Soup
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Quick to make and healthy, this vegetable soup recipe is low in calories and perfect for any time of year, using the freshest seasonal vegetables and fresh aromatic herbs.
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Ingredients
- 25 g (1oz) butter unsalted (or 2 tablespoon olive oil for vegans)
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 1 medium carrot finely sliced
- 1 medium leek outer leaves discarded, finely sliced
- 1 small turnip finely chopped into cubes, French navet or potato
- 1 tablespoon green beans chopped (see notes, French beans
- 1 litre / 1.75 pints water
- 2 ripe tomato chopped
- 2 tablespoon pea if fresh in Spring - optional, fresh from the pod
- 1 teaspoon salt
- black pepper according to taste, freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon tarragon finely chopped (stalks removed, or chervil, fresh
- 1 tablespoon parsley finely chopped (stalks removed, fresh
Instructions
- In a large pan, gently melt the butter over a medium heat (don't allow it to brown). Sweat the chopped onion, carrot, and leeks gently for about 5 minutes.
- Add the turnip/potato, water, salt and pepper. Bring briefly to the boil, skimming off any impurities (foam) then immediately reduce the heat, cover but allow a little air to escape. Simmer for up to 15 minutes or until the vegetables are softened.
- Add the tomatoes, peas (if using), and chopped fresh herbs. Cook for no more than a minute to retain the flavours and vitamins.
Notes
- Inspired by Raymond Blanc's Fresh Vegetable Soup with Chervil recipe in his book, Mange. If you prefer your soups smooth, then liquidise with a hand blender or food processor.
- Vegetable Alternatives: Adapt vegetables according to what's in season. As I personally don't like celery, I have replaced one stalk of it with a small turnip (French navet). Fresh peas from the pod are delicious, as are mini broccoli or cauliflower florets.
- Stock: vegetable or chicken stock can be used in place of the water but I find it's not necessary when using the fresh herbs.
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