Gratin de pommes de terre à la Dauphinoises/Classic French gratin Dauphinois/じゃがいものグラタン・ドフィノワ

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

gruyere cheese

🥗Healthier: emmental cheese

💰Cheaper: mozzarella

Emmental is a good substitute with similar melting properties.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with bouillon cubes

Homemade broth is healthier and can be made from scraps.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil adds healthy fats and flavor.

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

Add sliced onions and garlic; sauté until soft, about 5 minutes.

Stir in sliced potatoes, thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper; cook for 2-3 minutes.

Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.

Remove bay leaves and blend the soup until smooth.

Stir in heavy cream and nutmeg; heat gently without boiling.

Grate gruyere cheese and mix into the soup until melted.

Serve hot, garnished with extra cheese and thyme.

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