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Belgian endive soup

Belgian endive soup

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A light and flavorful soup made with Belgian endive, perfect for a winter meal.

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Recipe from Bokini (Wikibooks), adapted by Recette de cuisine ·

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This Belgian endive soup is a specialty of the Hainaut region. It is easy to prepare and is perfect for a cold evening. Belgian endives, also known as Brussels sprouts, add a crunchy texture and a mild flavor that complements the creamy texture of the soup perfectly.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time15 min
  • Cook time30 min
  • Resting5 min
  • Total50 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodstove
  • Estimated cost$4.39 $1.10 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.
  • Vegetarian
  • Low fat
  • Low calorie
  • Low salt

Ingredients

4 people
  • $1.75
  • $0.04
  • $1.08
  • $0.42
  • $1.06
  • $0.04

Prices from US supermarkets for 4 of 6 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Peel the Belgian endives and chop them into small pieces. ≈ 8 min
  2. Bring the salted water to a boil in a pot.
  3. Add the Belgian endive and cook for about 10 minutes, or until tender.
  4. In a separate pan, melt the butter and add the flour, mixing well until a smooth paste forms.
  5. Gradually add cold water to the flour mixture while constantly stirring to prevent lumps from forming. ≈ 3 min
  6. Add the poppy seed powder and let it simmer for another 5 minutes.
  7. Add the cooked Belgian endive and leek soup, stir gently, and let it simmer for an additional 2 minutes.
  8. Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley and sprinkled with salt. ≈ 2 min

The bill

Belgian endive soup

  • 300 g of Belgian endive$1.75
  • 2 tablespoons of flour$0.04
  • 4 tablespoons of poppy seed$1.08
  • 3 tablespoons of melted butter$0.42
  • a sprig of parsley$1.06
  • salt$0.04

Total$4.39

that's $1.10 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

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Ingredients

  • 300 g of Belgian endive
  • 2 tablespoons of flour
  • 4 tablespoons of poppy seed
  • 3 tablespoons of melted butter
  • a sprig of parsley
  • 1.25 liters of water
  • salt

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