Soup Du Jour Recipe

Soup Preparation

1. 1

   Sauté Vegetables

   In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

2. 2

   Add Carrots and Celery

   Add the diced carrots and celery to the pot. Cook for another 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften.

3. 3

   Combine Stock

   Pour in the vegetable or chicken stock. Add the dried thyme and bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes.

4. 4

   Blend the Soup

   Remove the bay leaf from the soup. Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. If you prefer a chunkier texture, blend only half of the soup and leave the rest as is.

5. 5

   Add Cream

   Stir in the heavy cream and heat through. Do not bring to a boil after adding the cream.

6. 6

   Season and Serve

   Season the soup with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnishing with chopped parsley and croutons if desired.