Slim down a bit after the holidays?
Then try the French way of detox - leek soup, as from "Emily in Paris".
The wait is over: Netflix has finally released the third season "Emily in Paris".
With the start date, numerous people around the world are sure to follow the storylines surrounding the eponymous marketing expert from the USA.
In the current season, Emily Cooper, played by Lily Collins, has to choose between her American boss Madeline Wheeler, played by Kate Walsh, and her French boss Sylvie Grateau aka Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu.
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Have you seen the Netflix series Emily in Paris starring actress Lily Collins?
In the second season, the magic diet leek soup caused a stir.
The third season has been available since December 21st.
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In the second season of the successful Netflix production, the latter swears by one thing in particular when it comes to losing weight: leek soup.
No wonder, in France the vegetables are rightly considered very healthy and good for the figure.
Leeks are rich in vitamin C, folic acid, roughage and protein and, thanks to their sulfur compounds, very well suited for purification and detoxification.
So if you want to slim down a little after the high-calorie holidays, the recipe for the French diet leek soup from "Emily in Paris" is a good choice.
For the diet leek soup from "Emily in Paris" you only need the following three ingredients in addition to water
1 kg of leeks
1 pinch of salt
1 pinch of pepper
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How to prepare the French diet leek soup from the Netflix series "Emily in Paris".
Wash and trim the leeks thoroughly.
You can cut off the green part of the leek, put it aside and use it for a homemade vegetable broth if you like.
For the French diet leek soup from "Emily in Paris" you only need the white ends of the leek.
So cut the white part of the leek into pieces and put them in a saucepan.
Pour in just enough water to completely cover the leek.
Bring to the boil briefly, then simmer with the lid on for half an hour.
If you don't like the leeks, you can skim them off using a sieve.
However, the white ends of the cooked leek can also be eaten.
Season with salt and pepper – voilà, the French specialty from “Emily in Paris” is ready.
If you sometimes want a heartier soup on cold days to warm you up from the inside and draw strength for your immune system, try potato soup from Bella Italia, Spanish soup with chorizo or Greek gyros soup with homemade spices.
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