Winter Veg Soup (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 tablespoon olive oil.
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1 leek.
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3 potatoes.
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3 carrots.
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1 stick of celery.
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1 onion.
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Nutmeg.
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Salt.
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Pepper.
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Parsley (optional).
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Fresh cream.
# Instructions:
01 -
Wash and peel the potatoes and carrots. Slice the carrots into thin rounds and chop potatoes into even chunks. Trim and slice the leek, chop celery into small bits, and dice the onion.
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Heat the olive oil in a big pot. Toss in the celery and onion, and cook them for about 2-3 minutes, stirring as they soften.
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Stir in the leeks, carrots, and potatoes. Sauté everything for another 3 minutes, stirring all the time. Pour enough water to cover, then simmer gently for about 25-30 minutes.
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Blend the cooked vegetables along with the broth. Add fresh cream, nutmeg, parsley, salt, and pepper. Serve it hot with a side of crunchy croutons.
# Notes:
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This is a comforting French soup, perfect for chilly evenings.
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Feel free to swap out veggies to match seasons or your tastes.