Category: Vegetables

The basic process.

When making soup we go through a set of steps:

• Saute´ aromatics in the fat of your choice and a little sea salt until golden
• Add your choice of stock and bring to a boil
• Add other ingredients and simmer until cooked 
• (Optional) Blend soup 
• Flavour adjustment if needed
• Garnish

The basic ingredients for Sorrel Soup

• Any one or combination of minced aromatics: onions, garlic, green garlic
• Your choice of stock or broth
• Fresh French sorrel leaves, sliced thin
• Salt and pepper 

Make it more fancy or hearty

• Add herbs: parsley and dill 
• Add diced carrots, potatoes and celery
• Add cream or milk at end of cooking (do not boil)
• Add cooked chicken
• Garnish with hard cooked egg

The recipe we use here:

1. Sauté minced green garlic, onion, carrot and celery leaves in butter in a large saucepan with a bay leaf and a pinch of sea salt.
2. Once aromatics are golden, add about 4C beef bone broth (perhaps thinned with a little water) and bring to a boil. 
3. Add at least 1C diced potatoes. Cook until they are nearly tender.
4. Add 2C thinly sliced French sorrel leaves, 1/4c fresh parsley and 1 T fresh dill. Cook for another 5 minutes or so. Taste and adjust seasoning.
5. Garnish with a dollop of yogurt, sour cream or kefir. 

Serve with cheese and crusty bread as a starter or light meal.