Bridget Jones’ Blue Soup

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 4
Bridget Jones' Blue Soup: A quirky soup recipe fit for a movie-inspired meal
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Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 leek , diced
1 celery , diced
2 chopped garlic cloves
3 potatoes , chopped
3 cups chicken stock
1 cup milk or 1 cup cream
1 tablespoon butter
salt
pepper
sour cream
blue food coloring

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
250
Sugar
5g
Fat
18g
Bridget Jones' Blue Soup, made famous by the movie Bridget Jones's Diary, is a fun and playful way to add a pop of color to your meal. This soup is quirky, creative, and sure to impress your guests. The soup itself is a creamy and comforting potato soup, jazzed up with blue food coloring for an unexpected twist. It's a great recipe to add to your repertoire for special occasions--just be prepared for the reactions you'll get when you put a bright blue bowl of soup on the table! Serve with a fresh green salad and crusty bread for a complete meal.

Instructions

1.Melt the butter in a pan and gently fry the leek, celery, and garlic for 10 minutes
2.Add the potatoes and chicken stock to the pan, and bring to a boil
3.Reduce heat and let simmer for 20 minutes or until potatoes are soft
4.Puree the soup in a blender
5.Stir in blue food coloring until the desired shade is reached
6.Slowly add cream or milk, stirring constantly
7.Reheat the soup gently
8.Serve with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of black pepper

PROS

A fun and creative way to add color to your meal.
The blue color is unexpected and will definitely be a conversation starter.
The soup is creamy and comforting–perfect for a chilly day.
Plus, it’s a great way to use up leftover potatoes.

CONS

The blue color may be off-putting to some guests, especially children.
The soup is high in fat due to the addition of cream or milk.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This soup is a good source of vitamin C, potassium, and fiber thanks to the leek, celery, and potatoes. Garlic has been linked to supporting immune system function. However, the addition of cream or milk does make this soup high in saturated fat, so it should be enjoyed as an occasional indulgence.

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