How To Make Sorrel Soup
Sorrel Soup Recipe. High in vitamins and calcium; This soup titillates the taste buds while its fresh greenness looks divine. Enjoy our Sorrel Soup recipe.
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Step 1:
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You will need
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Step 2:
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Peel and chop the onion
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Using the small knife, carefully peel and halve the onion. Cut into slices and then dice.
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Step 3:
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Peel and dice the potatoes
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Peel the potatoes, slice them lengthways and then cut into small cubes.
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Step 4:
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Wash the sorrel leaves
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Put the sorrel leaves into the colander and wash them under a cold tap. Leave to drain.
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Step 5:
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Melt the butter
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Put the pan over a low heat and melt the butter.
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Step 6:
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Add the onions
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Once the butter has melted add the onions and cook until they are soft but not coloured (be sure to continue stirring to prevent burning).
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Step 7:
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Add the potatoes and sorrel
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When the onions are soft, add the potatoes and half of the sorrel leaves and stir. Cover the pan with the lid and cook for 4 minutes which should allow the leaves to wilt.
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Step 8:
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Add chicken stock, stir and cover
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Add a litre of the chicken stock and replace the lid. Bring the pot to the boil and then reduce to a simmer until the potatoes are cooked.
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Step 9:
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Season and remove from heat
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Take the pot off the hob and season with salt and pepper.
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Step 10:
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Blend the soup
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Blend the remainder of the sorrel leaves, then add the soup mixture and blend again until smooth. Return the soup to the pan.
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Step 11:
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Stir in the cream and remaining chicken stock
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Pour in the double cream and any chicken stock that may be required to thin the mixture. Keep back some cream for garnishing.
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Finally, place the pan back on a low heat and allow the soup to warm through. Do not allow it to boil otherwise the soup will lose its colour.
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Step 12:
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Serve
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Present the soup in individual soup bowls and decorate with a swirl of cream and a few sprigs of herbs.