Description
Remy’s Creamy Ratatouille‑Inspired Soup is a rustic French-style soup that blends sautéed leeks, earthy mushrooms, tender potatoes, and fresh herbs into a creamy, comforting dish. Inspired by the movie Ratatouille, it’s cozy, nourishing, and adaptable for plant-based diets.
Ingredients
2 tbsp olive oil
2 yellow onions, chopped
2 leeks (white part only, about 1 cup), sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
8 oz (250 g) brown mushrooms, chopped
3 cups (300 g) peeled, cubed potatoes
1 tsp salt
Pinch of black pepper
5 cups vegetable or chicken broth
½ cup dry white wine (optional; can substitute additional broth)
1 sprig fresh thyme, chopped
1 sprig fresh parsley, chopped
1 sprig fresh marjoram
1 sprig fresh lemon balm
1 cup (40 g) grated Parmesan cheese (or nutritional yeast for dairy‑free)
½ cup (115 ml) heavy cream or plant‑based cooking cream
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat.
- Sauté the onions and leeks until soft and fragrant, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add garlic, mushrooms, salt, and pepper. Cook until mushrooms release moisture and begin to brown, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in potatoes, broth, white wine (if using), and fresh herbs. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 to 20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Remove herb sprigs, stir in Parmesan and heavy cream. Mix until melted and well combined.
- Let the soup cool slightly, then blend with an immersion blender until desired texture is achieved (smooth or slightly chunky).
- Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan, a drizzle of olive oil, and fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
For a vegan version, use nutritional yeast and plant-based cream.
Leave some of the soup unblended for a chunkier texture.
Stir in cooked white beans or lentils for added protein.
Add red pepper flakes or chili oil for a spicy twist.
Substitute lemon balm and marjoram with basil or oregano if unavailable.
Store in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze without cream for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 373 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 760 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
