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Soup and Stew Recipes

French soup and stew recipes. Soup is the traditional first course in formal French meals and a light entrée for casual fare. Learn how to make authentic recipes passed down from years of traditional French cuisine.
Baeckeoffe Recipe
This Baeckeoffe recipe from Alsace is a hearty lamb and potato stew. Baeckeoffe, a French main course from Alsace.
Beef Burgundy Recipe – Boeuf Bourguignon Recipe
This traditional beef Burgundy recipe features red wine, Cognac, vegatbles, herbs, and a pearl onion and mushroom garnish. Boeuf Bourguignon recipe.
Beef Consommé Recipe
Consommé is much heartier than a basic beef broth. This beef consommé recipe calls for ground beef, eggs and eggshells. It’s a bit unorthodox to those unfamiliar with French cuisine, but well worth the effort. French soup with beef.
Chestnut Soup with Crème Fraiche Recipe
This refined recipe for chestnut soup with crème fraiche is a perfect choice for a dinner party. Cream of chestnut soup.
Chicken Sausage Gumbo Recipe
This chicken sausage gumbo recipe, served with hot rice, is a delicious, hearty meal in itself. Gumbo with chicken and sausage.
Cream of Belgian Endive Soup Recipe
This cream of Belgian endive soup makes a quick and nutritious meal. Soup with Belgian endive.
Cream of Mushroom Soup Recipe
Earthy mushrooms and creamy broth pair nicely to make this French cream of mushroom soup recipe. Try a glass of Pinot Noir from Burgundy with this course. French cream of mushroom soup.
Cream of Watercress Soup Recipe
This cream of watercress soup recipe from France is a lovely, delicate addition to an elegant luncheon or dinner party. French watercress soup.
Flemish Beef Stew Recipe
This hearty Flemish beef stew recipe is the Belgian national dish. Carbonnades Flamandes.
Garlic Soup Recipe
This French garlic soup recipe is a simply prepared yet abundantly flavorful concoction. The warmth of the garlic broth is supplemented by thick slices of toasted baguette. French soup with garlic.
Lobster Bisque Recipe
Bisque recipes are traditionally thickened with cream. This elegant, smooth French lobster bisque recipe is a sophisticated starter or a meal in itself. French soup with lobster.
Oyster Soup Recipe
Small, tender oysters are the focus of this flavorful French oyster soup recipe. Creamy and not overpowering, it is sure to be loved by all oyster enthusiasts. French soup with oysters.
Provencal Tomato Rice Soup Recipe
Provencal herbs enhance a tangy tomato-vegetable broth in this classic Provencal tomato rice soup recipe. Served with crusty baguettes on the side, its fresh taste begs to be served au frais. Provencal soup with tomato and rice.
Pumpkin Black Bean Soup Recipe
For an easy lunch, try this pumpkin black bean soup recipe from Martinique. French soup with black beans and pumpkin.
Pumpkin Soup Recipe
This easy, pureed pumpkin soup recipe is a healthy first course. French pumpkin soup recipe.
Pumpkin Turnip Soup Recipe
Vegetable puree soups are popular in France and make a lovely first course when coupled with bread and white wine. Sweet pumpkin puree and mild turnips combine in this unique pumpkin turnip soup recipe. French vegetable soup with pumpkin and turnip.
Roasted Cauliflower Soup Recipe
This roasted cauliflower soup recipe is a classic French dish. French soup with roasted cauliflower.
Strawberry Orange Soup Recipe
Delightfully sweet strawberries and tart orange juice pair up to make this mouth-watering chilled strawberry orange soup recipe. French dessert soup with strawberry and orange.
Vanilla-Scented Melon Soup Recipe
Puree a batch of colorful, vanilla-scented melon soup reminiscent of Martinique for an easy, tropical accompaniment to fish or chicken. French soup with melon.

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