Looking for a creamy, comforting soup that’s both elegant and easy to prepare? 💛 This French-inspired Endive & Potato Velouté is the perfect balance of smooth, rich texture and delicate flavors. The slight bitterness of endives 🌿 meets the softness of potatoes 🥔, blended into a silky soup topped with cream, herbs, or crunchy croutons.
Ideal for cozy dinners 🍂, a light starter for a dinner party 🍷, or even a nourishing weekday meal 🥄.
🛠️ Ingredients (Serves 4 bowls)
4 fresh endives 🌿
3 medium potatoes (like Bintje) 🥔
1 onion 🧅
20 g unsalted butter 🧈
750 ml vegetable or chicken broth 🍲
100 ml fresh cream (heavy or liquid cream) 🥛
Salt 🧂 & black pepper 🌑
✨ Optional toppings:
Golden croutons 🥖
Fresh herbs (parsley, chives) 🌱
A pinch of nutmeg 🌰
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Preparation
🔪 1. Prep the Vegetables
Finely slice the onion 🧅.
Wash the endives, cut off the base to reduce bitterness, then chop into pieces 🌿.
Peel and dice the potatoes 🥔.
🍳 2. Cooking the Base
In a large pot, melt the butter 🧈 over medium heat.
Add the onion, cook 2–3 minutes until translucent.
Stir in the potatoes and endives, letting them sweat gently for about 5 minutes 🍲.
Pour in the hot broth, cover, and cook 20–25 minutes until vegetables are very tender 🔥.
🌀 3. Blend into Velouté
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