- How can it be even creamier?
- At the end of cooking, blend a portion of the soup (approx. one ladleful), then pour it back.
- What do I do if the cream has split?
- This happens if the soup is too acidic or too hot. Try to fix the emulsion with a stick blender.
Creamy vegetable chowder
The essence of chowder is thickness and richness. This recipe places the emphasis on texture: the starch content of the root vegetables and the cooperation of the cream create that velvety medium that is a joy to dip a spoon into. A true 'comfort food', in which the crunch of the green beans provides an exciting contrast to the creaminess.
Ingredients
1
pc
Red onion
1
pc
Celeriac
2
pcs
Carrots
3
cloves
Garlic
200
g
Green beans
1
l
Vegetable stock
250
ml
Double cream / Heavy cream (min. 30%)
2
tbsp
Butter
1
tsp
Salt
1
tsp
White pepper
0.5
tsp
Cayenne pepper
1
tsp
Paprika
1
bunch
Parsley
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Equipment Needed
- Large saucepan
- Stick blender (optional)
- Chopping board
- Knife
Allergen Information
Milk
Celery
Instructions
1
✓
Cut the vegetables (onion, celeriac, carrot) into very small cubes, crush the garlic.
Tip: A base started on butter gives a sweeter and creamier taste than oil.
2
✓
Melt the butter in the saucepan and sauté the vegetables (except the beans) in it over a medium heat for 10-12 minutes until they soften completely and fall apart under the wooden spoon.
Tip: During long sautéing, the cell walls of the vegetables weaken, so they will thicken the soup.
3
✓
Add the spices (paprika, cayenne), then pour in the stock. Bring to the boil.
Tip: We use white pepper for light cream soups because it is less visible, but its taste is more intense and pungent.
4
✓
Put the green beans in and cook for 15 minutes.
Tip: The green beans are good when they are no longer raw but haven't turned grey from overcooking.
5
✓
Pour in the double cream, season with salt and pepper. Warm through together, then serve with fresh parsley.
Tip: Cream with a higher fat content forms a more stable emulsion and is less prone to splitting.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 1 pc Red onion
- 1 pc Celeriac
- 2 pcs Carrots
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 200 g Green beans
- 1 l Vegetable stock
- 250 ml Double cream / Heavy cream (min. 30%)
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp White pepper
- 0.5 tsp Cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 bunch Parsley