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🌍Authentic French recipe from a France-based creator — ingredients and steps translated below
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Kevin Bodin

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Frog Soup

Cultural Context

Frog soup, or Soupe de Grenouilles, has roots in French cuisine, particularly in regions where frogs are abundant. Traditionally enjoyed in rural areas, this dish highlights the delicate flavor of frog legs, often seen as a delicacy. Today, it is celebrated in gourmet restaurants and has inspired variations worldwide, showcasing the versatility of amphibian meat in culinary practices.

FrenchFRmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
frog legs
onion
garlic
carrots
celery
potatoes
chicken broth
white wine
thyme
bay leaves
parsley
salt
black pepper
cream
butter
lemon juice

frog legs

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: chicken wings

Chicken thighs provide a similar texture and flavor at a lower cost.

white wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds acidity without the cost of wine.

cream

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk

Coconut milk offers a creamy texture with fewer calories.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with bouillon

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can be made easily.

1

Heat butter in a large pot over medium heat until melted.

2

Add chopped onion, garlic, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

3

Stir in diced potatoes and cook for another 3-4 minutes.

4

Add frog legs and cook until lightly browned, about 3-4 minutes.

5

Pour in white wine and simmer until reduced by half, about 5 minutes.

6

Add chicken broth, thyme, and bay leaves; bring to a boil.

7

Reduce heat and let simmer for 20-25 minutes until vegetables are tender.

8

Remove bay leaves and blend the soup until smooth, if desired.

9

Stir in cream and lemon juice; season with salt and black pepper to taste.

10

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmeringblending

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Frog Leg SoupSoupe de Grenouilles
Local Name: Soupe de grenouilles

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