No blender or fancy food processor handy? No problem! Making soup without a blender lets you rediscover the true taste of vegetables, enjoy a rustic and flavorful texture, and simplify your life by minimizing washing up and equipment. It's also a great solution for holidays, camping trips, or when you want to cook in a simpler, more authentic way 👍.

And you know what? Traditional soups were all made this way! You'll see, the result is delicious and comforting. Plus, you can vary the flavors depending on the vegetables in your French garden basket 🥕🥔.

To obtain a smooth and homogeneous soup without a food processor, it is important to chop your vegetables very finely :

• Opt for brunoise : small cubes of 1 cm or less, for quick cooking and a very soft texture.
• Root vegetables (carrot, potato, parsnip) also grate very well 🥕.
• Leeks, onions or celery can be finely chopped to melt during cooking.
• The smaller the pieces, the more easily they will soften and blend together afterwards, without lumps!

A little bonus: this thin cut reveals the flavors even more 😋.

• Slow and gentle cooking: Simmer your vegetables in a moderate volume of water, over low heat, until they are ultra tender ✨.
• Mash by hand: Use a manual potato masher, a fork or even a pestle (grandma's way) to mash the vegetables directly in the pot.
• Add a little liquid: Adjust the amount of water or broth to get the consistency you like.
• Cream, milk or olive oil: For even more creaminess, add a splash of cream, milk or a drizzle of olive oil at the end of cooking 🫒🥛.
• Stir vigorously: Use a wooden spoon, beat the soup well to bind everything together and make it velvety.

With these tips, you can make a comforting homemade soup, even without an electrical appliance!

1. Prepare your vegetables: Peel and dice (or grate) two carrots, two potatoes, one leek, one small onion.
2. Sauté the onion: In a large saucepan, sweat the onion with a drizzle of olive oil until it is translucent 🧅.
3. Add the remaining vegetables: Add carrots, potatoes, and leek. Mix and sauté for 2 minutes.
4. Cover with water: Add just enough water to cover the vegetables (you can adjust later). Add salt, pepper, and a bay leaf or herbs if you like.
5. Simmer: Cover and cook over low heat for 30 to 40 minutes, until everything is meltingly tender 🥕🔥.
6. Mash: Remove the bay leaf. Mash the vegetables directly in the pot using a potato masher or a fork. Add a little water or stock if needed.
7. To finish: Add a splash of cream, milk, or a knob of butter for extra indulgence. Stir well, taste, and adjust the seasoning.
8. Enjoy! Pour into bowls, add some croutons or seeds, and savor your homemade soup! 😍🥣

Fancy a ready-to-cook vegetable kit? Discover the French vegetable garden basket 🥕.

• Rustic soups: Try the peasant soup with garden vegetables including leek, turnip, carrot, potato, parsley.
• Minestrone-style soup: Add white beans, small pasta and Italian herbs 🌿.
• Butternut squash soup: Cut it into small cubes; the flesh will soften during cooking. For freezing instructions, see this dedicated article .
• Ultra-fast version: Use frozen, pre-cut vegetables to save time ⏰.
• Even smoother texture: Pass your soup through a fine sieve at the end of cooking to remove the fibers and obtain a softer texture.
• Need to reheat without boiling? Discover our tips to prevent boil-overs !
• Want even more tips? Find a practical tip here !

You can also add spices, grated cheese, or sprinkle with seeds to personalize your soup every night 💡🧀.

• My soup is too thin, what should I do? Let it simmer uncovered for a few more minutes to evaporate the excess water, or add a grated potato to thicken it.
• Which vegetables to choose without a blender? Vegetables rich in starch (potato, butternut squash, carrot) give a naturally velvety texture.
• Can you freeze soup without a blender? Yes! Check out this handy guide to find out everything you need to know.
• How to reheat without boiling? Discover our reheating tips to preserve the flavor.
• Can you make a creamy soup without a blender? Absolutely! Just mash it well and add a little cream, as explained above 🥄.