🥗 Endive & Leek Soup (Quick): A Light and Refined Recipe – Neary
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Quick answer: For a delicate and elegant endive and leek soup , gently sauté the vegetables 🧅🥬, add a little potato for sweetness, moisten with a good stock, then blend thoroughly for a velvety texture and no bitterness. This healthy, light, and chic soup is best enjoyed piping hot, with a few seeds or a drizzle of olive oil for elegance ✨. It's perfect as a refined starter or light dinner, and can be prepared in under 30 minutes!
🧺 Ingredients
- 🥬 2 fresh endives
- 🧅 2 medium leeks
- 🥔 1 potato
- 🧅 1 yellow onion
- 🧄 1 clove of garlic
- 💧 70 cl vegetable broth
- 🧈 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 🌿 1 sprig of fresh thyme (or bay leaf)
- 🧂 1 pinch of salt, pepper
- 🥛 1 tbsp plant-based cream (optional)
🌱 Tip: Add a touch of mild mustard or nutmeg to enhance the flavor!
👩🍳 Preparation – step by step
Rinse the endives and leeks well under fresh water 💦. Cut the endives lengthwise, remove the hard core (to avoid bitterness!), then slice them thinly. Also slice the leeks, onion, and garlic.
In a large saucepan, melt the oil or butter. Add the onion, garlic, leeks, and endives. Sweat over low heat, stirring often, until the vegetables are tender and slightly translucent (without browning) 🤍.
Add the diced potato and thyme, then pour in the hot stock. Cover and simmer gently for about fifteen minutes, until everything is very tender 🥄.
Remove the thyme sprigs, then blend thoroughly in a blender or with an immersion blender until you obtain a smooth, fine, and silky soup. Adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper, and perhaps a touch of nutmeg .
Just before serving, add a drizzle of plant-based cream or a few pumpkin seeds for garnish 🌰, a splash of olive oil, or even a few lemon zest shavings for freshness. Serve piping hot, accompanied by a nice slice of homemade bread 🥖.
🌱 Tips to eliminate bitterness & chef's secrets
- 💡 For an elegant and bitterness-free soup , always remove the core of the endives before cooking.
- 🍏 Add an apple or a touch of honey at the end of cooking for a sweet note, without altering the soup.
- 🔥 You can lightly brown the vegetables before adding the broth for a deeper flavor!
- 🥗 For a more filling version, add a handful of coral lentils, they fit in perfectly.
- 🪴 Try it with a little fresh coriander or chopped chives when serving for the finishing touch.
- 🌾 Need more ideas? Discover the homemade soup kit and our soup recipes .
- 🌍 This soup is inspired by the traditions of Northern France, where endive reigns supreme in winter!
❓ FAQ – Fine and elegant endive and leek soup
🌱 How to avoid bitterness in endive soup?
For a mild soup, always remove the hard core from the endives 🥬, which concentrates the bitterness. Gently sautéing the vegetables and adding a little apple or cream also helps to soften the taste!
🥗 Can this soup be prepared in advance?
Yes, you can easily prepare the soup the day before or even freeze it! It keeps for 3 days in the refrigerator. Simply reheat it over low heat and it will regain all its delicate flavor.
🍲 What toppings can I add for extra deliciousness?
Try homemade croutons, toasted seeds, crushed hazelnuts, a drizzle of walnut oil, or a dollop of fresh cheese. For a vegan soup, stick with plant-based cream and fresh herbs!
🔥 Where can I find ultra-fresh vegetables for this soup?
The French vegetable garden basket is perfect for that. You'll find seasonal vegetables, 100% local and of top quality.
👩🍳 Is this recipe suitable for children?
Yes, it's a big hit! For toddlers, remember to blend the soup well and add a little cream or milk for extra smoothness. They love dipping a piece of bread in it!
📖 Looking for a similar recipe?
Try the creamy endive and Virginia leek soup for a delicious and family-friendly option!
Discover the French vegetable garden soup kit or explore our selection on the soup blog .
Conversion from cl to ml or measurement tips can be found on our dedicated page.
Origin: recipe inspired by Northern France, seasonal French vegetables.
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