Q: Can I use bacon instead of pancetta in this recipe?
A: Yes, bacon is a suitable substitute for pancetta in this French Potato Soup recipe.
Q: Is it necessary to use unsalted butter?
A: While unsalted butter is recommended for better control of the soup’s saltiness, you can use salted butter and adjust the added salt accordingly.
Q: Can I make this soup vegetarian?
A: Yes, you can make this soup vegetarian by omitting the bacon and using vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
French Potato Soup
Notes
Ingredients:
- Pancetta, 1 pack (200g)
- Unsalted butter, 1 block
- Onion (diced), ½
- All-purpose flour, 42g
- Potatoes, 2
- Chicken broth, as needed
- Yogurt, 100g
- Whole milk, 500ml
- Garlic cloves, 3-4
- Light cream, 200g
- Black pepper powder, 1 spoon
- Salt, ½ spoon
- Paprika, a pinch
- Spring onion, for garnish
- Cut the pancetta into cubes and fry in a pan until golden and crispy. Set aside. Melt the butter in the same pan.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic, then stir in the flour until smooth.
- Add potato cubes, chicken broth, milk, and light cream.
- Add salt, black pepper, and paprika. Cover and simmer on low heat for 30 minutes. Stir occasionally until slightly thickened.
- Add yogurt and pancetta cubes, mix well and cook for another 15 minutes. Serve in bowls, topped with pancetta and spring onion.
- Note: Potatoes are rich in starch and protein and can aid in digestion. Different cooking methods offer varying textures and flavors.
- Rich in protein from pancetta and milk.
- High in carbohydrates from potatoes.
- Contains vitamins and minerals from dairy products and vegetables.
- Can be high in fat, especially with the addition of cream.
