Moira Hodgson's Sorrel Soup Recipe

Name: Moira Hodgson's Sorrel Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 shallots, minced; 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced; 3 cups water; 2 cups chicken stock; Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste; 1 1/2 pounds sorrel; 1 cup buttermilk; 1/2 cup heavy cream; Chopped sorrel leaves for garnishing

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 shallots, minced
2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
3 cups water
2 cups chicken stock
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 1/2 pounds sorrel
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup heavy cream
Chopped sorrel leaves for garnishing

1
In a large, heavy saucepan, melt the butter and soften the shallots.
2
Add the potatoes, water and chicken stock and season to taste with salt and pepper.
3
Bring to a boil and simmer gently until the potatoes are soft.
4
Meanwhile, wash the sorrel, discard the stems and chop the leaves coarsely.
5
When the potatoes are cooked, add the sorrel to the saucepan and cook, stirring, until the sorrel has wilted.
6
Bring to a boil, turn heat down and simmer gently for five minutes.
7
Remove the soup from the heat and puree it in batches in a food processor.
8
Allow it to cool.
9
Stir in the buttermilk and chill the soup overnight in the refrigerator.
10
When ready to serve the soup, swirl in the cream and correct the seasoning.
11
Garnish with chopped sorrel leaves sprinkled on top.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 shallots, minced, 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced, 3 cups water, and more.

Yes, Moira Hodgson's Sorrel 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.

Moira Hodgson's Sorrel Soup

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