Creamy Lovage Potato Soup: A Delightful Blend of Flavors

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories per Serving: 93.5
Recipe Category: Potato
Keywords: Onions, Vegetable, Low Protein, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, < 60 Mins, Stove Top

Step	Description
1	Start by putting the onions into a heavy-based saucepan.
2	Add the stock and bring it to a boiling point very slowly, allowing the onions to soften a little.
3	Meanwhile, coarsely chop a small handful of lovage.
4	Add the potatoes and herbs to the pan, then pour in 1/2 pint of buttermilk.
5	Slightly increase the heat and bring the mixture to a bare simmer.
6	Stir vigorously throughout, as the potato starch will thicken the soup, possibly causing it to stick to the pan base.
7	Half-cover the pan and reduce the heat as low as possible once again.
8	Cook very gently, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are perfectly tender.
9	Using a blender or food processor, whizz the contents of the pan to a smooth puree.
10	Season with salt and pepper, adding extra lovage if desired.
11	Whizz again and adjust the consistency to taste with a little more stock or buttermilk if needed.
12	Reheat gently if serving hot, or chill thoroughly if serving cold.
13	Garnish each serving with a swirl of buttermilk and a small piece of chopped fresh lovage.