Cooking with a Parisian · Book 2
French Soup at Home
20 Classic Soups, Potages and Stews from Paris and the French Countryside, Made Easy in Your American Kitchen
by Olivier Giraud · Kindle and paperback on Amazon
- Cups, spoons and Fahrenheit, with store-bought broth options
- A full-color photo for every recipe
- Prep and cook times, difficulty and allergens
- Homemade broth, safe blending, croutons, storing and freezing
- A little story from Paris and a French word of the day with each recipe
The French word for dinner, “souper”, comes from “soupe”. For centuries, the evening meal in a French home simply meant a steaming bowl of soup, with bread and maybe a piece of cheese.
This book gathers 20 soups, rewritten for American kitchens: cups and spoons, store-bought broth when you are busy, and ingredients from your regular grocery store.
What's inside: 20 recipes in 4 chapters
- The Classic PotagesLeek and Potato Potage, Vichyssoise, Butternut Squash Velouté, Carrot Potage Crécy, Cream of Mushroom Velouté
- A Tour of FranceSoupe au Pistou, Marseille-Style Fish Soup with Rouille, Garbure, Pot-au-Feu, Cotriade, Green Pea Potage Saint-Germain
- Vegetable Soups for Every SeasonFrench Green Lentil Soup, Cauliflower Velouté with Mild Curry, Chilled Tomato and Basil Soup, Chestnut Velouté
- French Technique, American MarketParsnip Velouté with Crispy Parsnip Chips, Sweet Potato and Apple Velouté, Turnip Velouté, Cabbage and Bacon Soup, Spinach Velouté
