Creamy Chicory Soup 🥣🌿 – A Belgian Classic You’ll Love!

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds a different flavor profile.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Homemade broth is fresher and more flavorful.

chicory

🥗Healthier: endive

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Endive offers a similar taste, while cabbage is more economical.

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

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

Stir in diced potatoes and chopped chicory; cook for 3-4 minutes.

Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.

Add thyme and nutmeg; season with salt and black pepper to taste.

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

Stir in heavy cream and lemon juice; heat gently without boiling.

Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.

Cooking Techniques

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