Cara Membuat Cream Soup

Cream Soup (European Style)

Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 15 mins | Total: 25 mins

Cream Soup is one of the most common soups served in European cuisine. It’s a warm, creamy, and comforting dish that can be adapted into many different variations and flavors.

Ingredients

• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1–2 bay leaves
• 2 tablespoons butter (for sautéing)
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk or cream
• 1 cup chicken or vegetable stock
• Salt and white pepper, to taste
• Optional: chopped parsley or croutons for garnish

Instructions

1. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add the chopped garlic and bay leaves, and sauté until fragrant.
3. Stir in the flour to make a light roux (thick paste). Cook for about 1 minute while stirring constantly.
4. Gradually add milk and stock while stirring to prevent lumps from forming.
5. Continue cooking and stirring until the soup thickens and becomes smooth.
6. Season with salt and white pepper to taste.
7. Remove bay leaves before serving. Garnish with parsley or croutons if desired.

Tips

• For extra flavor, add sautéed onions or mushrooms before adding the milk.
• If you prefer a richer soup, use heavy cream instead of milk.
• You can blend the soup for a smoother texture.

Author: Your Name | Published: July 2025

Ingredients

• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1–2 bay leaves
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for roux)
• 2 cups milk or cream
• 1 cup water or broth
• Salt, to taste
• Ground white pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add chopped garlic and sauté until fragrant.
2. Add the flour and stir continuously to make a smooth roux.
3. Remove the roux from the pan and blend it with a small amount of water until smooth.
4. Return the blended roux to the pot, stirring constantly to get the right consistency.
5. Add bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Stir until the mixture starts to boil gently.
6. Taste and adjust the seasoning until it becomes savory, slightly salty, and creamy.
7. Your cream base is now ready to be turned into various soups such as mushroom cream soup, chicken cream soup, or vegetable cream soup.

Cooking Tips

• Stir continuously while adding liquids to avoid lumps.
• Use warm milk or broth to maintain a smooth texture.
• For richer flavor, add sautéed onions or a splash of heavy cream.

Author: Your Name | Published: July 2025