Creamy Belgian endive soup with curry and apple

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

curry powder

🥗Healthier: garam masala

💰Cheaper: curry paste

Garam masala offers a different spice profile with less sodium.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Homemade broth is fresher and more flavorful.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and provides a different flavor.

Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat until foamy.

Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in sliced Belgian endives and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Sprinkle curry powder over the vegetables and stir for 1 minute to release aromas.

Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.

Add diced apple and lemon juice; cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or in batches in a countertop blender.

Return the soup to the pot and stir in heavy cream; heat gently without boiling.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Serve hot, garnished with additional apple slices or a drizzle of cream.

Cooking Techniques

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