{"id":2136,"date":"2026-01-05T19:13:05","date_gmt":"2026-01-05T19:13:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stagingen.saffrona.eu\/?p=2136"},"modified":"2026-10-15T15:12:55","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T15:12:55","slug":"saffron-vegetable-soup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/saffrona.eu\/en\/saffron-vegetable-soup\/","title":{"rendered":"Saffron vegetable soup \u2014 clear broth in about 30 minutes"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.sf-recipe-facts{background:#fbf9f5;border:1px solid #e5dce9;border-radius:14px;padding:22px;margin:24px 0}.sf-recipe-facts h2{margin-top:0!important}.sf-recipe-facts dl{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(115px,1fr) 3fr;gap:10px 18px;margin:0}.sf-recipe-facts dt{font-weight:700;color:#50305f}.sf-recipe-facts dd{margin:0}.sf-recipe-faq details{border-bottom:1px solid #e5dce9;padding:16px 0}.sf-recipe-faq summary{cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;line-height:1.5}.sf-recipe-faq details p{margin:12px 0 0}.sf-recipe-steps li{margin-bottom:20px}.sf-recipe-photo img{display:block;max-width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:12px}.sf-recipe-photo{margin:28px 0}.sf-recipe-photo figcaption{font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#555;margin-top:10px}@media(max-width:767px){.sf-recipe-facts{padding:20px}.sf-recipe-facts dl{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:4px}.sf-recipe-facts dd{margin-bottom:12px}}<\/style>\n<style>.sf-recipe-nav{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;margin:20px 0}.sf-recipe-nav a,.sf-recipe-nav button{min-height:44px;padding:10px 16px;border:1px solid #d7c9df;border-radius:8px;background:#f6f0f8;color:#50305f;font:inherit}.sf-shop-story{padding:26px;margin:28px 0;background:#f6f0f8;border:1px solid #dfd1e6;border-top:4px solid #ad8641;border-radius:16px}.sf-shop-story a{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;min-height:48px;padding:12px 20px;border-radius:8px;background:#633b78;color:#fff!important}.sf-related-recipes{padding:24px;background:#fbf9f5;border:1px solid #e5dce9;border-radius:14px;margin:28px 0}.sf-related-recipes a{display:inline-block;min-height:44px;padding:8px 0}.sf-saffron-guide{padding:26px;margin:30px 0;background:#fbf9f5;border:1px solid #e5dce9;border-radius:16px}.sf-hub-methods{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:20px}.sf-recipe-facts dd{overflow-wrap:anywhere}a:focus-visible,button:focus-visible,summary:focus-visible{outline:3px solid #ad8641;outline-offset:3px}@media(max-width:767px){.sf-hub-methods{grid-template-columns:1fr}.sf-shop-story a{width:100%;justify-content:center;box-sizing:border-box}}@media print{header,footer,#wpadminbar,.sf-recipe-nav,.sf-shop-story,.sf-related-recipes{display:none!important}.sf-recipe-facts,.sf-recipe-photo{break-inside:avoid}}<\/style>\n<nav class=\"sf-recipe-nav\" aria-label=\"Recipe shortcuts\"><a href=\"#ingredients\">Jump to ingredients<\/a><a href=\"#method\">Method<\/a><a href=\"#sf-saffron-guide\">Prepare saffron<\/a><button type=\"button\" onclick=\"window.print()\">Print recipe<\/button><\/nav>\n<p>A clear vegetable broth with carrot, courgette and potato. Freshly ground saffron is prepared separately and added after the vegetables are cooked.<\/p>\n<section class=\"sf-recipe-facts\" aria-label=\"Recipe at a glance\">\n<h2>Recipe at a glance<\/h2>\n<dl>\n<dt>Yield<\/dt>\n<dd>2 large servings or 4 starters<\/dd>\n<dt>Preparation<\/dt>\n<dd>10 min<\/dd>\n<dt>Cooking<\/dt>\n<dd>20 min<\/dd>\n<dt>Total<\/dt>\n<dd>30 min<\/dd>\n<dt>Equipment<\/dt>\n<dd>Saucepan or frying pan as described, knife, board, mortar and cup<\/dd>\n<dt>Allergens<\/dt>\n<dd>Vegetable stock may contain celery or other allergens; check its ingredients.<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<p>Times are estimates. Follow the stated doneness cues and adjust cooking time as needed. Separate side dishes take additional time.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<h2 id=\"ingredients\">Ingredients<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>0.1 g saffron threads<\/li>\n<li>2 tbsp water at about 75 \u00b0C for the saffron<\/li>\n<li>1 litre mild vegetable stock<\/li>\n<li>1 small shallot, finely chopped<\/li>\n<li>1 carrot, thinly sliced<\/li>\n<li>1 small courgette, thinly sliced into half-moons<\/li>\n<li>1 small potato, cut into 1 cm cubes<\/li>\n<li>1 tbsp olive oil<\/li>\n<li>Salt and white pepper to taste<\/li>\n<li>Optional: fresh parsley<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Season cautiously before tasting the stock. Finely sliced fennel can replace the potato, with an adjusted cooking time.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"sf-shop-story\">\n<p class=\"sf-eyebrow\">From Herat to your kitchen<\/p>\n<h2>A golden finish for a clear broth<\/h2>\n<p>Add freshly prepared saffron after the vegetables are cooked. Explore Saffrona threads for this light, aromatic soup.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/saffrona.eu\/en\/buy-afghan-saffron\/\">Find saffron for your soup \u2192<\/a><\/aside>\n<figure class=\"sf-recipe-photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/saffrona.eu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Gemuesesuppe-mit-Safran.png\" alt=\"Serving suggestion for a clear saffron vegetable soup.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\"><figcaption>Serving suggestion for a clear saffron vegetable soup.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"method\">Method, step by step<\/h2>\n<ol class=\"sf-recipe-steps\">\n<li id=\"step-1\"><strong>Prepare.<\/strong> Wash or peel and cut the vegetables as listed. Chop the shallot and measure the stock.<\/li>\n<li id=\"step-2\"><strong>Soften.<\/strong> Heat the oil over medium-low heat. Soften the shallot for 2\u20133 minutes, then briefly cook the carrot and potato without browning.<\/li>\n<li id=\"step-3\"><strong>Simmer.<\/strong> Add stock and bring to the boil, then simmer gently. After 8\u201310 minutes add the courgette and cook another 5\u20138 minutes. Check that the potato is tender and cook longer if necessary.<\/li>\n<li id=\"step-4\"><strong>Prepare saffron.<\/strong> Finely grind the saffron immediately before use. Stir with 2 tbsp non-boiling water at about 75 \u00b0C for 1 minute, then leave for 3\u20135 minutes at room temperature. Prepare this during the final 4\u20136 minutes of cooking.<\/li>\n<li id=\"step-5\"><strong>Finish.<\/strong> Once the vegetables are cooked, remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the saffron preparation and season with salt and white pepper.<\/li>\n<li id=\"step-6\"><strong>Serve.<\/strong> Ladle into bowls and add optional parsley. Bread or another side is additional.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Variations and practical tips<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Prepare the measured amount of saffron freshly and add it at the final stage described in the method.<\/li>\n<li>Allow separately for any additional side dish and its ingredients and allergens.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<section class=\"sf-recipe-faq\">\n<h2>Questions about this recipe<\/h2>\n<details>\n<summary>Should I grind the saffron first?<\/summary>\n<p>Yes. Finely grind the measured threads immediately before making the saffron preparation.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Are the cooking times exact?<\/summary>\n<p>No. Equipment, ingredient size and starting temperatures affect the time. The required doneness takes priority.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/section>\n<aside class=\"sf-related-recipes\">\n<h2>Where to cook next<\/h2>\n<p>Explore a complementary dish or another way to use your saffron.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/saffrona.eu\/en\/light-saffron-fish-soup\/\">Light saffron fish soup \u2014 recipe for two<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/saffrona.eu\/en\/saffron-sauce-recipe\/\">Basic saffron sauce \u2014 a light recipe without cream<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/saffrona.eu\/en\/saffron-pasta-in-15-minutes\/\">Saffron pasta without cream \u2014 in about 15 minutes<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/saffrona.eu\/en\/saffron-academy\/saffron-recipes\/\">Browse all saffron recipes \u2192<\/a><\/aside>\n<aside class=\"sf-saffron-guide\" id=\"sf-saffron-guide\" aria-labelledby=\"sf-guide-title\">\n<p class=\"sf-eyebrow\">The Saffrona recommendation<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"sf-guide-title\">Prepare saffron: grind freshly, use thoughtfully<\/h2>\n<p>Keep saffron as threads until needed, in a dry, dark and airtight container. <strong>Finely grind the measured amount immediately before use.<\/strong> Only threads intended as decoration remain whole.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sf-hub-methods\">\n<section>\n<h3>For warm dishes and drinks<\/h3>\n<p>Mix freshly ground saffron with a little <strong>non-boiling water at about 75 \u00b0C<\/strong>. Stir for <strong>1 minute<\/strong>, then leave for <strong>3\u20135 minutes at room temperature<\/strong>. Add the preparation to your dish or drink. Follow the recipe for the amount of water.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h3>For ice cream, desserts and cold drinks<\/h3>\n<p>Place freshly ground saffron between a few pieces of ice in a glass. <strong>Stir for 1 minute at room temperature<\/strong>, then <strong>leave for 3\u20135 minutes<\/strong>. Use the cold preparation and count the melted ice as part of the recipe\u2019s liquid.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Add towards the end:<\/strong> Saffrona recommends adding prepared saffron during the final stage rather than cooking it for a long time. For baked goods, incorporate the preparation into the batter or dough before baking.<\/p>\n<p>This is our culinary recommendation. 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