Classic Purée Soups

When you learn how to cook professionally, the vocabulary can be a little intimidating but is very important. Much of the terminology of cooking and baking comes from other languages, which can make the whole process even more difficult and sometimes hard to pronounce.

French cooking terms, in particular, are known for being complicated and intimidating. While many of them do refer to techniques that are complex and specific, there’s a good chance that you’ve done some of these things without even knowing the name for it.  Here are a few French soups cooking terms that all Chefs should know.

SOUP NAME	MAIN PURÉED INGREDIENT
Argenteuil	Asparagus
Choisi	Lettuce
Crecy	Carrot
Du barry	Cauliflower
Favorite	Green beans
Freneuse	Turnip and potato
Esaü	Lentils
Pompadour	Tomato
Saint Germain	Green split peas
Washington	Corn

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