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Soupe Cive (soup sibi)

Soupe cive is a creamy Haitian chive soup made with potatoes and leek. Mild and fragrant, it is traditionally served on January 1st for good luck.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

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Nutrition facts

315 kcal per serving

Protein
5.9 g
Carbohydrates
25.7 g
of which sugars
5.7 g
Fat
19.4 g
of which saturated fat
12.6 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Wash the leeks and chives carefully, then slice the white part of the leeks and finely chop the chives.
  2. Melt the butter in a saucepan and sweat the onion and garlic for 3 minutes without browning them.
  3. Add the leeks and the diced peeled potatoes, stir for 2 minutes, then pour in the hot stock.
  4. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, until the potatoes are very tender.
  5. Blend the soup, set some of the chives aside, then stir in the cream and adjust the salt and pepper.
  6. Serve hot, sprinkled with the reserved chives.

Variations and tips

Light version. Replace the cream with 2 tablespoons of light coconut milk.

More ideas

Original Ecomely recipe.