Vegetable and Herb Soup

A refined vegetable soup enriched with cream, butter, and fresh herbs, featuring finely diced seasonal vegetables and white wine.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 455.1 kcals 1820.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 11 grams 44.1 grams
Fat 44.6 grams 178.2 grams
Protein 4.6 grams 18.5 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
0.25
tsp
Dairy
150
g
Butter
unsalted
110
ml
Liquids
50
ml
500
ml
500
ml
Chicken Stock
or vegetable stock
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
Salt
to taste
12
piece
Basil Leaves
chopped roughly
1
tsp
Chervil
chopped fresh
1
tsp
Chives
chopped fresh
1
pinch
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
Vegetables
25
g
Shallots
finely chopped
35
g
Leeks
very finely chopped
50
g
Celeriac
very finely chopped
50
g
Carrots
very finely chopped
50
g
Courgette
very finely chopped
50
g
French Beans
very finely chopped
50
g
Peas
fresh
50
g
Savoy Cabbage
very finely chopped
50
g
Tomatoes
blanched, skins and seeds removed, very finely chopped
1
tsp
Sorrel
chopped fresh

Steps

  • Melt 25g of butter in a large pan over medium heat.
  • Fry chopped shallots, leeks, celeriac, and carrots for 5 minutes until soft.
  • Add 50ml white wine and boil until the liquid is reduced completely.
  • Add 500ml water and 500ml stock, then return to a boil.
  • Simmer for 12 minutes, then add secondary vegetables and simmer 5 more minutes.
  • Whisk in 110ml cream and the remaining butter.
  • Stir in tomatoes, herbs, salt, pepper, and sugar.
  • Pour the soup into warmed bowls to serve.