Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Remy’s Potato & Leek Soup from Ratatouille, a creamy delight that embodies the essence of French cuisine. This silky soup combines tender potatoes and leeks, enhanced by sweet onions and earthy mushrooms. Perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a dinner party or enjoying a cozy night at home, this dish is both simple to prepare and sophisticated in taste. With its rich texture and aromatic herbs, every spoonful is a warm embrace for your soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup yellow potato (chopped)
- 32 oz vegetable broth
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon fresh cracked pepper
- 1/2 cup white grape juice
- 8 oz heavy cream
- 1 cup sweet onion (chopped)
- 1 cup button mushrooms (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons garlic (chopped)
- 1 cup leek (washed & chopped)
- Fresh herbs for garnish (parsley, thyme, chives, marjoram)
Instructions
- In a heavy-bottomed pot, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté chopped potatoes until golden brown at the edges for about 5-10 minutes.
- Pour in vegetable broth and add bay leaves. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes before adding white grape juice.
- Stir in sweet onions, mushrooms, and garlic; simmer until onions are translucent (about 10 minutes). Then add heavy cream and bring to a low simmer.
- Mix in leeks, sea salt, parsley, and chives; continue simmering for another 10 minutes until leeks are bright yet crunchy.
- Incorporate thyme, marjoram, Gruyere, and goat cheese. Simmer until cheeses melt fully into the soup.
- Serve hot with whole chives as garnish alongside crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: For an ultra-smooth texture, blend part or all of the soup before adding cheese. Feel free to customize with seasonal vegetables or swap herbs based on availability.