How to Make Soup for the Poor – The Victorian Way

cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade stock

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade stock enhances flavor without added cost.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides healthy fats and flavor.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs can substitute for fresh when in season.

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

Add chopped onion, carrot, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in diced potato and cook for an additional 3 minutes.

Add green peas and vegetable broth; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until peas and potatoes are tender.

Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

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

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

Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice to taste.

Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs.

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