Cream Of Fiddlehead Soup Recipe

Name: Cream Of Fiddlehead Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter; 1 cup sliced leeks or 1 cup onion; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 1/2 cups chicken stock; 4 cups fiddleheads; 2 cups light cream; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; salt; 1/4 teaspoon white pepper; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; 1/4 cup sour cream

Servings: persons

1/4 cup butter
1 cup sliced leeks or 1 cup onion
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups chicken stock
4 cups fiddleheads
2 cups light cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1/4 cup sour cream

1
In large saucepan, melt butter over low heat; cook leeks, covered, stirring often, for 10 to 15 minutes or until softened but not brown.
2
Add flour and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
3
Gradually stir in stock; increase heat to medium-high and bring to boil, stirring constantly.
4
Add fiddleheads and bring back to boil; reduce heat to medium, cover and simmer for 5 to 6 minutes or until fiddleheads are tender.
5
Set aside 6 fiddleheads for garnish.
6
Puree soup in batches in blender or food processor.
7
(Recipe can be prepared ahead to this point, cooled, covered and refrigerated for up to 2 days.) Return puree to saucepan; whisk in cream.
8
Reheat for 5 minutes or until heated through, stirring often; don't boil.
9
Stir in lemon juice, salt to taste, white pepper and cayenne.
10
Garnish each serving with sour cream and fiddlehead.
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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup butter, 1 cup sliced leeks or 1 cup onion, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 2 1/2 cups chicken stock, and more.

Yes, Cream Of Fiddlehead 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.

Cream Of Fiddlehead Soup

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