Lasopy

Name: Lasopy
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Malagasy
Ingredients: 200g mixed greens (spinach, chard, watercress); 2 tomatoes, chopped; 1 onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 100g rice; 1L water or vegetable stock; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; Salt and pepper

Lasopy (lah-SOO-pee)

Malagasy Vegetable Soup

⏱ Prep Time 30 min

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 179 kcal

A light, nourishing vegetable soup loaded with seasonal greens, tomatoes, and rice, served steaming hot as a starter or light meal.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 6.0g

Carbs 32.0g

Fat 3.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian vegan dairy-free gluten-free nut-free

Equipment Needed

large pot ladle sharp knife

Presentation Guide

Vessel: ceramic soup bowl

Garnishes: fresh herbs

Accompaniments: crusty bread

Ingredients

200g mixed greens (spinach, chard, watercress)
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
100g rice
1L water or vegetable stock
1 tbsp vegetable oil
Salt and pepper

Instructions

1
Sauté onion and garlic in oil until soft.
2
Add tomatoes and cook 3 min.
3
Pour in water, add rice. Simmer 15 min.
4
Add greens, cook 5 min until wilted and rice is soft.
5
Season and serve hot.

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Did You Know?

Lasopy is a Malagasy adaptation of the French word "la soupe," showing the linguistic legacy of French colonialism on the island.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

large pot
ladle
sharp knife

Garnishing

fresh herbs

Accompaniments

crusty bread

The Story Behind Lasopy

This soup demonstrates the French colonial influence on Malagasy cuisine. The concept of a starter soup was adopted from French dining tradition but adapted with local greens and rice, creating a uniquely Malagasy interpretation that remains a daily staple.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed lunch, dinner starter 📜 Origins: Pre-colonial

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