French carrot potage

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Potage Crécy is a classic French carrot soup with an elegant, silky texture and a touch of butter.

Serves: 4 people

Preparation time: 30 min

Ingredients

• butter – 2 tbsp
• onion – 1 large, chopped
• carrots – 1 1/2 lb, sliced
• potato – 1 medium, diced
• vegetable stock – 5 cups
• heavy cream – 1/3 cup
• salt – to taste
• white pepper – to taste
• chives – 2 tbsp, finely chopped

Method

Step 1
Melt the butter in a soup pot and cook the onion for 4 minutes. Add the carrots and potato and stir well.

Step 2
Pour in the vegetable stock and simmer the soup for 25 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

Step 3
Blend the soup until very smooth and stir in the cream.

Step 4
Season with salt and white pepper.

Step 5
Finish with chives and serve warm.