Description
Experience the delightful essence of French cuisine with Remy’s Ratatouille Soup, inspired by the beloved film. This creamy soup captures rich flavors from a medley of fresh vegetables, including potatoes, leeks, and earthy mushrooms. Each spoonful offers a comforting warmth that’s perfect for cozy dinners or special gatherings. Easy to make and packed with nutritious ingredients, this versatile dish can be served as an elegant starter or paired with crusty bread for a satisfying main course. Whether you’re warming up on a chilly evening or hosting friends, this delightful soup is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 yellow onions (chopped)
- 2 leeks (only white part) (~1 cup)
- 3 garlic cloves (chopped)
- 8 oz brown mushrooms (chopped)
- 3 cups peeled and cubed potatoes (~10 oz)
- 1 tsp salt
- pinch of black pepper
- 5 cups broth
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar (optional)
- 1 sprig of fresh thyme (chopped)
- 1 sprig of fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 sprig of fresh marjoram
- 1 sprig of fresh lemon balm
- 1 cup grated nutritional yeast (or substitute Parmesan for non-vegan)
- ½ cup plant-based cooking cream (or heavy cream)
Instructions
- In a large soup pot, heat olive oil and sauté chopped onions and leeks until softened (3-5 minutes).
- Add chopped mushrooms, minced garlic, salt, and pepper; cook until golden brown (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in diced potatoes, broth, and fresh herbs; bring to a simmer and cover for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Remove herbs and mix in grated nutritional yeast and plant-based cooking cream (or substitute) until melted.
- Allow the soup to cool slightly before blending to your desired consistency using a stick blender or regular blender.
- Serve hot with additional nutritional yeast, olive oil drizzle, and fresh herbs as garnish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg