Category Archives: 2. Soups

Soupe au chou

Posted on December 18, 2015 by Meg

On the eve of the end-of-year holidays, here is a recipe that is renowned in France for its excess-fighting qualities. Ah oui, mes amis — once the festivities are over, it’s time to take action to counteract the effects of … Continue reading →

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Soupe aux épinards crème à l’aïl

Posted on October 2, 2015 by Meg

This summer I met a man on a beach named Popeye. Did he eat his spinach? I didn’t stick around long enough to find out — but if he did, he might have enjoyed this spinach soup topped with garlic … Continue reading →

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Soupe aux asperges

Posted on May 15, 2015 by Meg

How to turn a simple soup into a festive occasion? Add a spoonful of fish roe and a smattering of fresh herbs. I first encountered roe on soup at my favorite neighborhood bistro, Le Repaire de Cartouche. They served cauliflower … Continue reading →

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Soupe au céleri-rave

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Meg

As Paris suffers through this winter’s fifty shades of grey (and wet, and cold), I find myself seeking comfort in small things. A warm smile, a good book, a purring puss on my lap, and — why not? — a … Continue reading →

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Potée auvergnate

Posted on January 2, 2015 by Meg

Now that the festivities are behind us, it’s time to get back to simple everyday food. Like this hearty dish from the Auvergne region of central France. Known as potée — literally, a potful — it combines winter vegetables with … Continue reading →

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Potage lyonnais

Posted on November 7, 2014 by Meg

It’s pumpkin season — and as we head from Halloween to Thanksgiving, what could be better than a French pumpkin soup? Not just any kind, but pumpkin soup from Lyon, the heart of French gastronomy. The ingredients read like a … Continue reading →

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Soupe froide de tomates

Posted on August 1, 2014 by Meg

We’ve had a can of Campbell’s tomato soup sitting around the house for several months now. It was brought by a friend to my teenage daughter in Paris as an icon of life in the United States. She has never … Continue reading →

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Velouté de courgettes épicé

Posted on May 30, 2014 by Meg

This zingy zucchini soup is a family favorite — healthy and incredibly easy to make. Okay, it’s not really zucchini season yet but were gearing up for summer here in Paris, especially on sunny days like today. And to be … Continue reading →

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Soupe aux betteraves à l’ukrainienne

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Meg

This is one of my favorite soups, a recipe I picked up after returning to Paris from a long posting in the USSR. But is it French? In a word, nyet. On the other hand, it’s ‘French style’ for a … Continue reading →

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Soupe aux poireaux caramelisés

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Meg

Soup, glorious winter soup. The glory being that it’s so simple to make — two leeks, one potato, a little broth and that’s it. A peasant approach to a winter’s supper. And yet, and yet. What lifts this soup out … Continue reading →

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