Easy Vegetable Potage Soup with Cheesy Baguettes
Mar 17, 2024 07:59 AM
This creamy vegetable potage soup is healthy, warming and soul-satisfying. It’s the meal I turn to when I’m craving a hug—it’s easy-to-make and will soothe you from the inside out. I pair it with toasted, cheesy baguettes (oh, swoon?) for a mid-week meal that my whole family adores.
What is potage?
Potage is a thick soup that’s usually pureed. It has its origins in France and was a staple of medieval cuisine (if you’ve ever heard the term “potage garden,” that’s where it comes from, as the vegetables were used to make potage). It’s usually served at the start of a meal.
Ingredients:
Potage
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 large garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
- 4 thyme sprigs
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 ½ pounds sweet potatoes (1 large potato), peeled and diced
- 5 cups water
- 1 lemon wedge
Cheesy baguettes (optional)
- ½ baguette, halved lengthwise
- Olive oil, for brushing
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup packed shredded gruyere, Comté or cheddar cheese
For serving
- Finely chopped pistachios, pecans or hazelnuts (optional)
Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cook Time:
20 minutes
Total Time:
40 minutes
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