soup

If you’re craving a warm, comforting dish that’s bursting with flavor, look no further than this French Onion Soup recipe. This timeless French bistro classic is loved for its rich caramelized onions, savory broth and bubbly, cheesy topping. And the best part? You don’t have to be a professional chef to make it at home! With simple ingredients and a little patience, you can enjoy an authentic bowl of French Onion Soup in the comfort of your own home.

Known in French as Soupe Paysanne, this Cabbage and Sausage Soup is a rustic recipe that takes centre stage on French family tables throughout Winter. Every region and family have their own twist on it, but always with a hearty mix of vegetables and meats. This one is loaded with cabbage, carrots, leek, smoked pork sausage and potatoes in a flavourful broth. It is a perfectly hearty, stick-to-your-ribs soup that satisfies and warms you up during colder days.

The Fall and Winter months call for cozy, warming and preferably served-in-a-bowl recipes – and soups perfectly fit the bill. Whether you are yearning for a robust bowl of ham and bean soup, a chunky lentil soup, a healthy vegetable velouté or a cheesy onion soup, the French repertoire boasts a great deal of soup recipes to match your cravings and warm you right up.

Refreshing, satisfying and healthy – bookmark this recipe to make all Summer long! This chilled Zucchini Mint Soup features in-season zucchini blended with tangy goat cheese and fragrant mint: a delicious (and wildly unique) flavor combo. It has a wonderfully creamy texture from the zucchini and goat cheese, while the mint brings a cooling freshness. This is a quick and easy recipe, perfectly suited for summer entertaining or laid-back dinners.

Literally named “Chicken in a Pot”, Poule Au Pot is a traditional Sunday dinner in France. This rustic yet healthy dish consists of a whole chicken cooked with vegetables in a flavorful broth (no store-bought stock needed!). For such a simple recipe, the result is an incredibly flavorful dish, with fall-off-the-bone chicken guaranteed every time!

If you’re like me, a heartwarming soup made with seasonal vegetables never disappoints over Winter. And from my weekly rotation, this Roasted Carrot Soup has to be one of my favorites. Simple to make and affordable, this soup is creamy, satisfying and boasts delicious sweet flavors from roasted carrots. It’s also a great make-ahead and freezer friendly recipe. The perfect soup to cozy up to on colder days!

A classic Breton recipe, this Cauliflower Soup uses a whole head of cauliflower, chopped and roasted, to create a thick texture that’s very satisfying and with an incredible depth of flavor. It requires staple ingredients and no cream, but tastes perfectly rich and creamy thanks to the blended cauliflower. Serve it as a side or a meal on its own, to keep you warm on crisp evenings. 

A classic from the French repertoire, this Carrot Soup (also known as Potage Crécy) mixes carrots and rice to create a deliciously thick and sweet soup. It is then enriched with crème fraiche for extra richness and body, making it perfect for dinner or packed up for a quick lunch. 

Don’t throw out those radish leaves! Made from fresh, peppery radish leaves and potatoes for extra body, this Radish Leaf Soup is ever so popular in France and a Spring staple in my kitchen. It offers healthy, delicious comfort and is a great way to make do with extremely underrated radish leaves.

Comforting, nourishing and full of flavor, a simple Butternut Squash Soup is a cold weather staple. This easy-to-make, no-frill recipe requires just a few classic ingredients to create a naturally thick and creamy soup (no cream needed) with hints of sweetness and warmth. This is a simple and traditional soup recipe for everyone to have in their repertoire.