Chicory Soup
Chicory soup is a comforting and flavorful dish that warms your soul on chilly evenings. With its velvety texture and earthy chicory notes, this easy recipe combines simple ingredients to create a restaurant-quality experience at home. Perfect for family dinners or intimate gatherings, chicory soup is sure to impress everyone at your table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Soup
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium head chicory (about 250g), chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the chopped chicory to the pot and stir until slightly wilted, about 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in the vegetable broth, add thyme and bay leaf, then bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 20 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. For a creamy texture, blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: To reduce bitterness, sauté chicory longer or add a pinch of sugar or diced carrots. You can substitute chicory with spinach or kale if desired. Garnish with a dollop of cream or sprinkle of parmesan for extra richness.