Purée Crécy

This famous French carrot soup is claimed by Crécy-la-Chapelle in the Seine-et-Marne department and Crécy-en-Ponthieu of the Somme department. Both towns are widely known for their carrots and, interestingly, any French recipe bearing the name Crécy is made with carrots. Also known as potage de Crécy, this French classic is usually thickened with rice, flavored with fresh herbs like chervil, mint, chives, or parsley, and typically served garnished with croutons.