Cream of Sorrel Soup
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
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Ingredients
- 1 onion
- 2 medium potatoes (or 1 large)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound sorrel (substitute half spinach)
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup cream
- salt and pepper 
 
The citrusy tartness of sorrel is nicely balanced with the small amount of cream to make a refreshing
soup served equally well hot or cold.
 
Directions

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  • Peel or scrub the potatoes; chop the potatoes and onion. Heat olive oil in a large pan.
    Cook potato and onion, lightly salted, in the oil, stirring occasionally for about 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, rinse the sorrel and strip out the center stems which may be tough and fibrous.
    Reserve a small leaf or two for garnish, if you wish. Add stock and sorrel to the pot. Cover and
    cook until sorrel, potato and onion are soft - about 10 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and add
    cream. Purée, preferably with a handheld blender. If using regular blender or food processer,
    work in small batches to prevent splattering of hot liquid.
  • Serve hot, or chill and serve
    cold. Garnish, if you wish, with slivers of reserved sorrel leaf, edible flowers or a few snipped
    chives.

 

  • Tip: Sorrel can be
    hard to find in the store, but is very easy to grow. If you are fortunate enough to have garden
    space, stick a plant or two of this hardy perennial in a corner. It is as good raw as cooked.


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