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Ratatouille Soup

Ratatouille Soup

This Ratatouille Soup features a velvety blend of creamy potatoes, leeks, earthy mushrooms, and aromatic herbs, inspired by the movie 'Ratatouille'.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine French-Inspired
Servings 4 people
Calories 373 kcal

Equipment

  • large soup pot or Dutch oven
  • wooden spoon
  • blender (immersion blender or regular)

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 pieces yellow onions chopped
  • 2 pieces leeks only white part, ~1 cup
  • 3 cloves garlic chopped
  • 8 oz brown mushrooms chopped
  • 3 cups potatoes peeled and cubed, ~10 oz
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • pinch black pepper
  • 5 cups broth
  • ½ cup dry white wine (optional)
  • 1 sprig fresh thyme chopped
  • 1 sprig fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 sprig fresh marjoram
  • 1 sprig fresh lemon balm
  • 1 cup grated parmesan or nutritional yeast to keep it vegan
  • ½ cup heavy cream or a plant-based cooking cream

Instructions
 

  • Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot. Sauté the chopped onions and leeks until softened (~3-5 minutes).
  • Add the mushrooms, minced garlic, salt, and pepper, and cook until they release their moisture and become golden brown (5 minutes). Stir constantly to avoid burning.
  • Add the diced potatoes, broth, and white wine (if using) and all the fresh herbs. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook covered with a lid for about 15-20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
  • Remove the herbs from the soup. Stir in the grated Parmesan and heavy cream (if using), allowing it to melt into the soup.
  • Taste and adjust the seasoning. You might need to add some more salt.
  • Allow the soup to cool until it's cold enough to handle. Using a stick blender or a regular blender, blend the soup until you achieve your desired consistency.
  • Serve the soup hot, garnished with additional Parmesan, a drizzle of olive oil, and fresh herbs.

Notes

Using a high-quality veggie stock without many additives is crucial for the flavor of this soup. You can easily make this recipe vegan or dairy-free by using a plant-based cooking cream and nutritional yeast instead of parmesan cheese. Store any leftover soup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Or freeze for up to 1 month.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 373kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 11gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 2218mgPotassium: 519mgFiber: 2gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 2022IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 297mgIron: 2mg
Keyword comfort food, French Cuisine, hearty soup, Ratatouille Soup, soup, Vegetarian
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