Lovage Soup

1. 1

   Heat the oil and butter on medium heat in a heavy pot or dutch oven til hot enough to sizzle when the onions are added.

2. 2

   Dice the onion and the green onions (both the green and white parts) and add to the oil when it is hot.; saute about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3. 3

   Add the broth to the pot and turn the heat to high.

4. 4

   Dice the potatoes (no need to peel) and add to the broth as it is heating.

5. 5

   When the broth is just about to boil, turn the heat down very low and cover the pot; let it simmer for about a half hour til the potatoes are soft.

6. 6

   Remove the lovage leaves from the stems to make 1 or 1.5 oz (it's a LOT of leaves!), and add to the pot once the potatoes are soft. Simmer again (still on low heat) with the lid on for another 6 minutes or so.

7. 7

   Remove from the heat and blend thoroughly with an immersion blender.

8. 8

   Serve in bowls or cups with salt and pepper to taste, a dollop of cream (or half and half if you prefer to keep the calories a little lower), and a lot of snips of chives.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.