Velvety Soup Finisher
Velvety Soup Finisher is a rich, creamy soup base or thickener, often a roux-based mixture or a blend of cream, butter, and sometimes pureed vegetables, used to give soups a luxuriously smooth texture. It's a foundational technique in French and other European cuisines, typically incorporating ingredients like butter, flour, cream, and stock.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This is a high-fat, high-calorie component, primarily providing energy from fats and some carbohydrates. It is a significant source of calories, with a typical serving containing around 200-300 kcal, and offers nutrients like calcium and fat-soluble vitamins from dairy.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 220 kcal |
| Protein | 2.5 g |
| Carbs | 8 g |
| Fat | 20 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Sodium | 180 mg |
| Calcium | 80 mg |
| Vitamin A | 150 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 60 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1 mcg |
| Selenium | 3 mcg |
| Choline | 15 mg |
| Vitamin E | 0.5 mg |
Per 1/4 cup (60 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, mastering the 'finisher' is a hallmark of classical culinary training, representing the transformation of a simple broth into a refined dish. Nutritionally, it exemplifies how a small amount of a rich ingredient can dramatically alter the texture and calorie density of a meal.