Chilled Herb Soup Recipe

Name: Chilled Herb Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 pounds sweet onions such as Vidalia, chopped (about 4 cups); 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 4 cups chicken broth; 2 cups water; 3 cups loosely packed fresh flat-leafed parsley leaves, washed well and spun dry; 1 cup chopped fresh chives (about 3 bunches); 6 tablespoons loosely packed fresh tarragon leaves; 3 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves (preferably lemon thyme); 3/4 cup sour cream; 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, or to taste; Garnish: sour cream, finely chopped fresh chives, and fresh thyme sprigs

Servings: persons

1 1/4 pounds sweet onions such as Vidalia, chopped (about 4 cups)
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups water
3 cups loosely packed fresh flat-leafed parsley leaves, washed well and spun dry
1 cup chopped fresh chives (about 3 bunches)
6 tablespoons loosely packed fresh tarragon leaves
3 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves (preferably lemon thyme)
3/4 cup sour cream
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, or to taste
Garnish: sour cream, finely chopped fresh chives, and fresh thyme sprigs

1
In a 4- to 5-quart saucepan cook onions in butter with salt and pepper to taste over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened.
2
Add flour and cook, stirring, 3 minutes.
3
Stir in broth and water and simmer, stirring, 2 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
4
Add herbs and simmer 1 minute.
5
Remove pan from heat and let mixture cool slightly.
6
In a blender puree mixture in small batches until very smooth, forcing as pureed through a fine sieve into a bowl.
7
Whisk in sour cream and salt and pepper to taste.
8
Chill soup, covered, until very cold, at least 4 hours and up to 24.
9
Just before serving, stir in lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
10
Garnish soup with sour cream and herbs.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 pounds sweet onions such as Vidalia, chopped (about 4 cups), 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 4 cups chicken broth, and more.

Yes, Chilled Herb Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chilled Herb Soup

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