Recipe : Sorrel Soup

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Ingredients

• 1 large handful of sorrel leaves (3.5 oz or 100 g)
  
• About 2-3 medium potatoes (1 lb/400 g)
  
• 4 tablespoons (50 g) butter
  
• Salt, pepper
  
• Some bread

Cookware

• 1 large saucepan or pot
  
• 1 wooden spoon
  
• 1 food processor or hand blender

Preparation

1. Remove the stems and the central vein of the sorrel leaves, then wash them carefully and drain
   
   
2. In a large saucepan, melt the butter with the sorrel over low heat, using a wooden spoon to stir. Then pour in 6 cups (1.5 L) of water.
   
3. Peel and cut the potatoes into pieces then add them to the saucepan. Season and bring to a boil. Cook over low heat for about 30 minutes.
   
   
4. When done, use a food processor or hand blender to mash the potatoes.
   
   
5. Serve hot with 1 tablespoon of cream (or with one egg yolk) and / or with croutons either fried in butter or simply grilled under the broiler.

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Final Thoughts

Great for using the sorrel from your garden in the spring! A good soup :)

You can also use sorrel to make soup without potatoes

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