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S06EP03 Recipe for Soupe de Chalet #switzerland #lucerne #lugano #villeneuve #montreux #grindelwald

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Soupe de chalet

Cultural Context

Originating from the Swiss Alps, Soupe de chalet is a hearty, comforting dish traditionally enjoyed by skiers and mountain dwellers. This soup highlights the use of local ingredients, combining root vegetables with rich Swiss cheese and cream to create a filling meal perfect for cold weather. Today, it is a beloved dish across Switzerland, often adapted with seasonal vegetables and variations in cheese.

SwissCHmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
4 cups potatoes
2 cups carrots
1 cup leeks
1 cup onions
3 cloves garlic
6 cups vegetable broth
1 cup cream
1 cup Swiss cheese
4 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon thyme
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup parsley

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

Swiss cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: cheddar cheese

Cheddar is more widely available and less expensive.

1

Peel and dice the potatoes and carrots.

2

Slice the leeks and onions.

3

Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.

4

Add the onions and leeks; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

5

Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

6

Stir in the diced potatoes and carrots; cook for 3-4 minutes.

7

Pour in the vegetable broth and add thyme and bay leaves.

8

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.

9

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

10

Stir in cream and Swiss cheese until melted and combined.

11

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

12

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingblending

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkgluten

Also Known As

Chalet SoupSwiss Mountain Soup

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