Potage Maigre Recipe

Name: Potage Maigre
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 large onions, quartered and thinly sliced; 1 large celery stalk, finely diced; Handful of celery leaves; 2 small heads Boston or Bibb lettuce, finely shredded; One 32-ounce carton low-sodium vegetable broth; 1 cup water; 1 cup steamed fresh or thawed frozen green peas; 1 cup peeled, seeded, and finely diced cucumber; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill; Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste; Vegan Sour Cream (page 7) for topping, optional

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 large onions, quartered and thinly sliced
1 large celery stalk, finely diced
Handful of celery leaves
2 small heads Boston or Bibb lettuce, finely shredded
One 32-ounce carton low-sodium vegetable broth
1 cup water
1 cup steamed fresh or thawed frozen green peas
1 cup peeled, seeded, and finely diced cucumber
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Vegan Sour Cream (page 7) for topping, optional

1
Heat the oil in a soup pot.
2
Add the onions and saute over medium-low heat until translucent.
3
Add the celery and continue to saute until the onions are golden.
4
Add the celery leaves, lettuce, broth, and water.
5
Bring to a rapid simmer, then lower the heat.
6
Add the peas and cucumber.
7
Adjust the consistency with additional water if the soup is too dense.
8
Stir in the parsley and dill, then season with salt and lots of freshly ground pepper.
9
Simmer over very low heat for 5 minutes.
10
Serve at once, or allow to cool to room temperature to serve.
11
Either way, top each serving with a dollop of sour cream, if desired.
12
Per serving:
13
Calories: 85
14
Total fat: 5g
15
Protein: 3g
16
Fiber: 3g
17
Carbohydrate: 9g
18
Cholesterol: 0mg
19
Sodium: 77mg

158

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 large onions, quartered and thinly sliced, 1 large celery stalk, finely diced, Handful of celery leaves, and more.

Yes, Potage Maigre falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Potage Maigre

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