Englishcreamofsorrelherbsoup Recipes

ENGLISH CREAM OF SORREL HERB SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the oil and add the onion and potatoes, stirring all the time, cook them until they start to soften.
• Add the stock & milk, season well with salt and black pepper and bring to the boil.
• Simmer for 10-15 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
• 2 minutes before the end of cooking, add the sorrel & the creme fraiche or cream.
• Liquidise the soup.
• Serve it chilled OR hot, with croutons and finely chopped sorrel leaves.
• To serve it chilled:.
• Allow it to cool and store in a cool place such as the fridge. Just before serving, add an ice cube to each bowl and pour the soup into the bowl. Garnish as before.

CREAM OF SORREL SOUP WITH ROOT VEGETABLES

Steps:

• In a large kettle, heat the stock to simmering over medium heat. Add the celery root and Jerusalem artichokes and cook until soft, about 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, melt two tablespoons of butter in a small skillet. Toss the sorrel in the butter just to coat. Remove from the heat and reserve.
• Using a serrated knife, remove the crusts from the bread and cut into one-quarter-inch cubes. Melt the remaining butter in a small skillet over high heat and toss the cubes in the butter and toast until golden, about three minutes. Reserve.
• With a slotted spoon, remove the vegetables from the stock and place them in the bowl of a food processor and puree until smooth. Return the puree to the stock and season with salt and pepper.
• Bring the soup to a boil and stir in the cream. When the soup is steaming, add the sorrel and ladle into hot soup plates and sprinkle with the croutons and chervil.

CHILLED CREAM OF SORREL SOUP

Steps:

• In a soup or large saucepan, melt butter and cook onion until tender.
• Add potatoes and sorrel and combine with onions.
• Add stock, pepper, tarragon and a little salt.
• Bring soup to boil.
• Reduce heat and cover, simmer gently until potatoes are cooked, about 30 minutes.
• Puree soup in a blender chill thoroughly.
• Stir in cream.
• Taste and adjust seasoning.
• Adjust consistency with additional cream or chicken stock if necessary.

CRAIG CLAIBORNE'S SORREL SOUP

Steps:

• Pick over the sorrel. Remove and discard any tough stems and blemished leaves. Rinse and pat dry. Pack the leaves closely and cut them crosswise into thin strips. Set aside.
• Heat the butter in a saucepan and add the leeks. Cook, stirring, until wilted. Do not brown.
• Add the potatoes to the saucepan and pour in the broth. Bring to the boil and simmer 10 to 15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
• Strain the broth. Transfer the solids to the container of a food processor. Add about one cup of the cooking liquid and blend thoroughly. Pour the mixture into a mixing bowl and add the remaining liquid. Chill thoroughly.
• Add the sorrel to the chilled soup. Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the cream and refrigerate until ready to use.