Favorite French Cooking Terms

(and my favorite French soup recipe)

Happy Fall, y’all! I know it sounds silly and cliche, but I’m back in Texas, it’s not hot hot today, and I’m cooking soup for dinner tonight!

TWO USEFUL COOKING TERMS

Mirepoix. Refers to a mixture of carrots, celery, and onions; sometimes called “the basis of all French cooking.” It’s beautifully aromatic when sautéed and incredibly flavorful as the base of many dishes, including the soup I’m about to link to for you.

Mise en place. (This one is THE BEST.) Translates to “everything in its place,” and refers to the practice of doing ALL…