Chervil soup
Chervil soup is a delicate, light French spring soup centered around the fresh, anise-like herb chervil, typically combined with a base of potatoes, onions, and vegetable or chicken broth. It's often finished with cream or crème fraîche and is celebrated for its elegant simplicity and vibrant green color.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This is a low-calorie, low-fat, and low-protein dish, primarily providing carbohydrates from the potato base. It is a good source of vitamins A and C, potassium, and folate from the fresh herbs and vegetables.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 95 kcal |
| Protein | 2.5 g |
| Carbs | 14 g |
| Fat | 3.5 g |
| Fiber | 2.5 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 480 mg |
| Vitamin A | 120 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 12 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Folate | 45 mcg |
| Vitamin K | 40 mcg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
| Calcium | 40 mg |
| Manganese | 0.3 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, chervil is one of the classic French 'fines herbes' and is highly seasonal, making this soup a traditional marker of early spring. Nutritionally, the fresh herb added at the end preserves its delicate volatile oils and nutrients, which can be lost with prolonged cooking.
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