ReceptnaptárPotage Crécy (cream of carrot soup)
Potage Crécy, the French carrot soup, is one of the classic French soups: silky, naturally sweet, optionally with a hint of ginger. It is named after the village of Crécy, famed for its carrots. Simple, cheap and kid-friendly.
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Ingredients
Method
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- Melt the butter in a pot and cook the onion for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- Add the carrots and diced potato and stir for 3 minutes.
- Pour in the stock, add the sugar, season with salt, and simmer covered over low heat for 25 minutes until everything is very soft.
- Purée with an immersion blender until smooth, then stir in the cream and reheat (do not boil).
- Season with salt and pepper. If too thick, thin with a little stock.
- Serve garnished with fresh chives or a drop of cream.
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Tips
- Choose sweet, fresh carrots.
- The potato thickens it; it is creamy even without cream.
- Season with ginger or turmeric.
- Freezes well.
Frequently asked questions
Vegan?
With plant cream and oil.
Can it be frozen?
Yes, without cream, for 3 months.
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