In France, homemade vegetable soup holds a special place in the hearts – and on the plates – of food lovers 🥄. Its success can be attributed to several reasons:

• Simplicity and speed : a few fresh vegetables, water, a blender… and you're done!
• Endless variety : you can vary the combinations according to the season, the market or your desires 🥕🥔🥬.
• Comforting flavors : a scent of childhood, it warms the body and spirit, especially in winter!
• Nutrition : a source of fiber, vitamins, minerals and without excess fat.

Vegetable soup is also a family ritual 🏡, the quintessential evening dish, easy to prepare in large quantities for the whole week.

The base of the most consumed soup in France : a mixture of seasonal vegetables, often from the vegetable garden or the local market!

• Carrots, potatoes, leeks, turnips, courgettes
• Onion or shallot, garlic (to add flavor)
• A little celery or parsley for flavoring 🌿
• Homemade water or broth
• A drizzle of olive oil or butter (optional, for extra indulgence!)

And for a homemade touch: discover our basket of French vegetable produce to create your own 100% local soup.

1. Wash, peel and cut all your vegetables into pieces (regular size for even cooking).
2. In a large saucepan, sauté onion and garlic in a little olive oil (optional).
3. Add all the vegetables, cover with water or stock, season with salt and pepper.
4. Simmer gently for 25 to 35 minutes until the vegetables are tender 🥕.
5. Blend more or less finely depending on your preference (smooth or chunky).
6. Add a drizzle of oil, some fresh herbs, and enjoy!

Tip: For a thicker consistency, consider adding a potato or zucchini. For an even more comforting version, check out our guide on freezing soup or try roasted butternut squash soup !

• Spices & herbs : Curry, cumin, nutmeg, thyme, bay leaf, parsley… have fun flavoring according to the season 🌱.
• Signature soups : Add a touch of cream or grated cheese for a gourmet version 🧀.
• Forgotten vegetables : Jerusalem artichoke, parsnip, butternut squash… Try them to surprise your taste buds.
• Toasts & croutons : Toasted bread, roasted seeds, bacon bits… anything goes for that crispy touch 🥖.

For inspiration, explore this article on the most popular French soups !

• Choose seasonal vegetables from the market or your garden basket for more flavor 🌍.
• Save the peelings to make homemade broth and limit waste 🥕.
• Freeze the soup in portions for busy evenings (see this article ).
• Avoid excess salt : prefer herbs and spices to enhance your soups.
• For children : offer the soup in a glass, with fun croutons or a touch of grated cheese 🧀.

• Is vegetable soup really the most consumed dish in France?
  Yes! Classic vegetable soup remains the favorite, far ahead of onion soup or fish soup.
• Can all soups be frozen?
  Almost all: avoid cream or cheese before freezing to keep the perfect texture.
• What is the difference between soup, cream soup, and potage?
  Soup mixes vegetables and broth, velouté is creamier (with cream or milk), potage is very strained. Discover everything here .
• Any ideas to liven up my soup?
  Yes: spices, homemade croutons, melted cheese or even a poached egg!