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potage


Meanings
  • A thick soup made from vegetables, legumes, or meat, that is often pureed or thickened with a roux or other thickening agent.

    - "She served a hearty potage made with root vegetables and lentils, thickened with a roux made from flour and butter."
    - "The chef prepared a delicious potage of butternut squash, sweet potatoes, and chickpeas, seasoned with cumin, coriander, and smoked paprika, thickened with a puree of roasted red bell peppers and garlic."

Rhymes
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potage , codgage , modage , odgepodge
Homophones
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  1. potage (fr) : thick soup made from vegetables, legumes, or meat, that is often pureed or thickened with a roux or other thickening agent.


Variants
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potage , potages
Etymology
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The word 'potage' originated from the French word 'potager', which means 'vegetable garden' or 'kitchen garden'. The term 'potage' was likely used to describe a soup made from the vegetables grown in a potager.


Trivia
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  1. Did you know that potage was a popular dish in medieval France? It was often served to the nobility and was considered a sign of wealth and status. The exact ingredients and preparation methods varied from region to region and from household to household, reflecting the diverse culinary traditions and practices of medieval France.

  2. Did you know that there are many different varieties and types of potage, each with its unique flavor, texture, and nutritional profile? Some of the most common types of potage include those made with vegetables, such as carrot potage or pumpkin potage; those made with legumes, such as lentil potage or chickpea potage; and those made with meat, such as beef potage or pork potage. No matter what type or variety of potage you choose to enjoy, you can be sure that it will offer you a delicious, satisfying, and nourishing culinary experience.


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    - To memorize potage, imagine a large, bubbling pot filled with colorful vegetables, legumes, or meat, gently simmering in a savory broth. The aroma wafts through the air, teasing your senses and making your mouth water in anticipation of the delicious, comforting potage that awaits you.


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