Basic Flour soup or white sauce soup.
Also called béchamel soup, Stomachache, or burnt flour soup.
Yes, there is an advanced (better) version. (But that is different from this recipe; see advanced
page.)
Ingredients:
3/4 cup flour (94 g.)
2-3 tablespoons butter or lard (or bacon grease) (28 to 42
g.)
4 cups water (947 ml.) (yes, you can round up to a liter)
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Toast the flour:
In a medium-sized pot, gradually whisk in the flour, slowly stirring
continuously to toast the flour. This cooks out the raw taste to lend a nutty, more complex flavor.
Toast for about 6 minutes until it turns brown; be
careful not to burn it. (see note below)
Add butter or lard:
Gradually whisk in the Butter or lard, stirring continuously
to form a smooth paste. This is your roux.
(note: A Roux is flour and some fat and is the start of many
soups/soup stock.)
Cook the Roux:
Continue to cook the roux for 1-3 minutes, stirring
constantly (faster than before) to avoid lumps.
Add Water:
Slowly add water to the roux, stirring constantly to prevent
lumps.
Simmer:
Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low.
Simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the soup reaches your
desired consistency.
Season:
Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve:
Ladle the flour soup into bowls and serve hot.
This basic flour soup is a humble and economical dish. You
can adjust the thickness by adding or subtracting water and customize the flavor by incorporating herbs or spices of your choice. Enjoy
your simple flour soup!
NOTE: You can start with the butter and then add the
flour; it is a matter of technique/personal choice.
Also, you can vary the flour, water, and lard/butter amounts.
Flour Soup in Austria and Germany, is also known as the Einbrennsuppe; in France, it is potage, à la farine grille; in Slovenia, it is Prežganka; in Morocco, it is Harira Dgeg; in Croatian, it is Prezgana Juha, etc. .… It can be found around the world.
I found a flour soup made with chickpea flour (besan) in India.
Toasting flour cooks out the raw taste and lends a
nutty, more complex flavor to flour-based baked goods and gravies.
According to the internet, for nutrition information.
Calories
700
% Daily Values*
Total Fat 34.92g 41%
Saturated Fat 22.145g
91%
Trans Fat-
Polyunsaturated Fat
1.387g
Monounsaturated Fat
1.082g
Cholesterol 92mg 30%
Sodium 6mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate
71.54g 26%
Dietary Fiber 2.5g 9%
Sugars 0.25g
Protein 9.88g
Vitamin D-
Calcium 15mg 1%
Iron 4.35mg 24%
Potassium 110mg 2%
Vitamin A
210mcg 32%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a
serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for
general nutrition advice.
That said, please review the Nutrition Disclaimer; there are
too many variables to give an accurate list of the nutritional value of
anything. You should read the package to better understand what is in your
food. Again, see the Nutrition Disclaimer.
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