Sorrel Soup Recipe – A Burst of Freshness in Every Spoonful!
🕒 Prep Time: 0 minutes | 🕒 Cook Time: Not specified | 🕒 Total Time: Not specified
🍽️ Servings: 4 | 🍽️ Yield: Not specified
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cups fresh sorrel leaves, divided
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 5 cups hot stock
- 2 teaspoons pepper
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil (for drizzling)
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 cup cream
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 367.9
- Fat: 28.2g
- Saturated Fat: 9.2g
- Cholesterol: 121.7mg
- Sodium: 1047.6mg
- Carbohydrates: 18.5g
- Fiber: 0.6g
- Sugar: 6g
- Protein: 10.1g
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (2 Reviews)
Instructions:
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🔥 In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan, melt the butter and olive oil over medium heat.
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🧅 Add the chopped onion, lower the heat to simmer, and cook until the onions turn translucent.
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🌿 Meanwhile, tightly roll half of the sorrel leaves and finely slice them (julienne). Set aside the other half.
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🍲 Add the sliced sorrel leaves to the pot with onions. Sprinkle flour and salt, stirring to combine. Increase heat to medium and cook until sorrel wilts.
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🍜 Gradually whisk in the hot stock and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
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🔄 Pour the soup into a blender, puree until smooth. Add half of the reserved sorrel leaves and puree again.
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🌶️ Taste and season with pepper and salt if needed. Return to the saucepan over low heat.
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🍳 In a small bowl, whisk together egg yolks and cream. Gradually whisk in a cup of hot soup, then return the mixture to the pot.
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🍲 Stir over medium heat until the soup slightly thickens, avoiding boiling to prevent curdling.
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🥗 To serve, divide the remaining sorrel leaves into 4 deep bowls. Pour a ladle of soup over the leaves.
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🫒 Drizzle olive oil on the soup, and serve immediately for a delightful burst of flavors!
Additional Tips:
- 🥄 Be cautious while whisking the egg yolks into the hot soup to avoid curdling.
- 🌱 Feel free to garnish with additional fresh herbs for an extra touch of vibrancy.
- 🍞 Serve with crusty bread to make it a complete and satisfying meal.
Indulge in the velvety texture and tangy notes of this Sorrel Soup, where each spoonful is a journey through layers of savory goodness. Perfect for a quick and easy meal, this recipe adds a touch of elegance to your dining experience, leaving you craving more! 🌟✨
