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Presentation

First course of French origin consisting of a soup prepared with onion, potatoes, stock cube, salt, pepper and extra virgin olive oil

Ingredients
Serves 4

• ½ onion
• 200 g (about 7 oz / 1½ cups) potatoes, diced
• Stock cube, to taste
• Salt, to taste
• Black pepper, to taste
• Extra-virgin olive oil, to taste

Method

Peel the potatoes and cut them into pieces.

In a saucepan, put a little oil and the chopped onion.

Brown it

Add the potatoes

Cover with water and add the stock cube.

Cook

Blend and season with salt.

Serve

Allergens

Onion: possible reactivity in case of nickel allergy due to the vegetable’s ability to concentrate it

Vegetable stock cube: check the composition for celery or other allergenic ingredients

Extra virgin olive oil: unusual allergy; intolerance not described

Potatoes: possible individual intolerance; possible reactivity in case of allergy to Gramineae, Birch, Parietaria

Pepper (green, pink, black, grey, white): possible cross-reactivity in case of spice intolerance

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Onion: it is rich in selenium which supports the immune system and with the ability to stabilize blood glucose at normal values; it provides quercetin, a flavonoid that helps contain cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood, parameters related to cardiovascular risk, which also supports liver function by promoting the purification of the body. Also indicated for nephropathic patients, it is a good diuretic that prevents kidney stones. Especially if consumed with the peel, it provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Vegetable stock cube: provides minerals, especially sodium and potassium, useful for regulating heart function and water retention.

Extra virgin olive oil: source of Vitamin E that protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids

Potatoes: rich in carotenoids and vitamin C, the antioxidant par excellence that fights free radicals and supports the immune and cardiovascular systems. Useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. They provide folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Pepper (green, pink, black, gray, white): contains piperine, a powerful antioxidant; it improves insulin sensitivity by reducing cholesterol levels and activating metabolism. Recommended for people with cardiovascular problems.

Salt: essential for the balance of body fluids and for the transmission of nerve impulses, it is however to be consumed respecting the limit of 5 g per day according to the indications of the WHO so as not to promote arterial hypertension and consequent increase in the risk of cardio-cerebrovascular diseases starting from myocardial infarction and cerebral stroke; to be limited as much as possible in the case of nephropathy.

Safety / Intended use

Product also intended for subjects with:

• Anorexia – Weight Loss
• Diarrhea
• Mucositis – Inflammation and injury of the oral cavity
• Xerostomia (dry mouth)
• Dysphagia (Problems chewing – swallowing)