Indulge in a Refreshing Culinary Journey with Chilled Cream of Sorrel Soup: Discover the secrets of crafting a delightful chilled cream of sorrel soup, a luscious and vibrant dish that tantalizes taste buds with its tangy, herbaceous flavors. This culinary delight, often savored during spring and summer months, is a testament to the versatility and charm of seasonal ingredients. Whether you're an experienced chef or a home cook seeking a new culinary adventure, this guide will unveil the art of creating a chilled cream of sorrel soup that strikes a perfect balance between tangy and refreshing notes, complemented by a velvety smooth texture.
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BABA'S BEST SORREL SOUP
This hearty, herbed soup has a wonderful old-world flavor! After I had experimented with and tweaked several sorrel soup recipes, my 88-year-old father-in-law declared it tasted like his mom made back in Poland - the ultimate compliment! It doesn't look like much, but is it ever tasty and filling. Use fresh sorrel in the spring, when the leaves are most tender. Top each serving with a dollop of sour cream and sprinkle with your favorite fresh herbs - parsley, dill, or cilantro. Serve with crusty bread or hearty biscuits.
Provided by SandyS
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes
Time 1h35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Melt butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until soft, about 5 minutes. Add sorrel in batches, stirring well until wilted, 5 to 8 minutes in all.
- Pour chicken stock and water into the Dutch oven. Stir in potatoes, carrot, parsley, dill, lemon juice, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Simmer soup until flavors combine, about 1 hour.
- Puree soup with an immersion blender until mostly smooth before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 379.5 calories, Carbohydrate 37.5 g, Cholesterol 66 mg, Fat 23.9 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 14.7 g, Sodium 1000.2 mg, Sugar 4.6 g
SORREL SOUP
This soup can be served hot or cold.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add onion and cook, without browning, until softened, 6 to 8 minutes. Add sorrel and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir over low heat for about 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle in flour and cook, stirring, over moderate heat for 5 minutes. Stir in boiling stock. Simmer for 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, beat yolks lightly with cream. Whisking constantly, slowly pour 1 cup hot stock mixture into egg mixture, then return back to saucepan. Do not let soup boil after egg yolks have been added or yolks will curdle.
- Stir in softened butter and serve hot with a dollop of creme fraiche and chervil. If serving the soup chilled, do not add the softened butter.
CHILLED WATERCRESS, SPRING NETTLE, AND SORREL SOUP
Provided by Steven Satterfield
Categories Soup/Stew Leafy Green Low Fat Vegetarian Kid-Friendly Lunch Healthy Watercress Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher Small Plates
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, warm the olive oil and butter over medium heat until the butter is foamy. Add the onion, leeks, garlic, and salt, and stir to coat. Let cook 10 minutes, then add 4 cups stock or water. Bring to a simmer. Add the watercress and nettles and simmer just until tender. Using a fine-mesh sieve over a bowl, strain the soup, separating the liquid from the solids, but reserve both. Transfer both to the refrigerator and cool 2 hours. Remove the separated cooled soup ingredients from the refrigerator and recombine. Puree the soup in batches in the food processor or in a blender, and add the sorrel leaves a little at a time. The soup will have some texture. When finished processing, taste for seasoning and adjust as needed. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Transfer the soup to chilled bowls and garnish with a spoonful of crème fraîche, a drizzle of olive oil, and a few thin slices of leek tops or green garlic tops.
SORREL SOUP
Rich, strong-flavored soup. We call this weed soup as sorrel grew like weeds. Adjust quantities of sorrel, stock, cream (or evaporated milk) to taste.
Provided by BFOULDS
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring broth to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir in rice, reduce heat, and simmer for about 8 minutes. Stir in sorrel and return to a boil. Remove from heat and puree in batches in a blender or food processor or using an immersion blender.
- Return to medium-low heat and stir in cream, salt, and pepper. Heat through and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 112.1 calories, Carbohydrate 9.5 g, Cholesterol 27.2 mg, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 239.3 mg, Sugar 1.5 g
CHILLED SORREL-AND-PEA SOUP
Provided by Molly O'Neill
Categories soups and stews, appetizer
Time 4h45m
Yield Four to six first-course servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine 3 cups of water and the rice in a pot; simmer, covered, until very soft, about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a saucepan over low heat, add the onion and cook until slightly soft. Add the peas and toss for 1 minute. Add the rice with its cooking liquid, the sugar and salt.
- Simmer, covered, until tender, about 8 to 10 minutes. Pass the soup through the medium disk of a food mill.
- Slice the sorrel into slivers. Reserve a handful for garnish and place the rest in a nonaluminum pot with the remaining 1/2 cup water. Stir over moderate heat until "melted."
- Add the sorrel to the puree and press the mixture through a fine sieve. Add 1/2 cup buttermilk and 1/4 cup cream. Adjust seasoning with salt and white pepper.
- Refrigerate at least 4 hours. To serve, add buttermilk and cream to taste and check seasoning. Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with the remaining sorrel and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 186, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 586 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CHILLED SORREL SOUP
This is a tart, refreshing cold soup with lovely spring green color. I especially like serving sorrel this way.-Sarah Seltzer, Sacramento, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings (1 quart).
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Remove center ribs and stems from sorrel; tie ribs and stems in a bundle and wrap in cheesecloth. Chop leaves into this strips. In a 2-qt. saucepan, combine water, lemon juice, sorrel leaves and bundle of stems. Simmer for 20 minutes; discard stem bundle. , In a small bowl, beat egg yolks; add a small amount of sorrel mixture, stirring constantly. Return all to the pan. Cook and stir until soup thickens (do not boil). Cool; chill for several hours. Add salt and pepper. Garnish with a dollop of sour cream and additional sorrel if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 43 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 106mg cholesterol, Sodium 596mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
CHILLED SORREL SOUP
A tangy cold refreshing spring soup. Spinach may be used. Use young tender leaves of the sorrel.Cooking time does include chilling time. Can also be chilled overnight.
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Spinach
Time 4h15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a soup pot, bring the water, potatoes, dill & scallions to a medium boil & cook for 5 minutes.
- Add the chopped sorrel & lemon juice, salt, pepper & sugar. Simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat & discard the dill sprigs.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs with the cold water till light.
- Very slowly pour 2 cups of the hot stock.
- into the egg mixture, stirring constantly to prevent curdling. Then pour egg mixture back into the soup pot, stirring thoroughly.
- Chill until very cold, at least 3 hours.
- Just before serving, whisk in the sour cream & garnish with dill. Top with cucumbers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 174.2, Fat 9.8, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 87.4, Sodium 53.3, Carbohydrate 17.6, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 3.2, Protein 4.9
COLD SORREL SOUP
Provided by Food Network
Time 4h45m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Melt butter over moderate heat in a medium stockpot or Dutch oven. Cook onion with salt and pepper until soft, about 15 minutes. Stir in sorrel and cook over moderate heat, uncovered, about 5 minutes. Stir occasionally so the sorrel is evenly cooked.
- Add half and half, water, and Tabasco pepper sauce. Bring to a boil and remove from heat. Puree in a blender until smooth and strain through a medium sieve. Stir in lemon juice, adjust with salt and pepper, and refrigerate a minimum of 4 hours, or, to serve immediately, chill in bowl rested in another bowl of iced water. Serve cold.
CRAIG CLAIBORNE'S SORREL SOUP
Provided by Craig Claiborne
Categories soups and stews, appetizer
Time 30m
Yield About five cups
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Pick over the sorrel. Remove and discard any tough stems and blemished leaves. Rinse and pat dry. Pack the leaves closely and cut them crosswise into thin strips. Set aside.
- Heat the butter in a saucepan and add the leeks. Cook, stirring, until wilted. Do not brown.
- Add the potatoes to the saucepan and pour in the broth. Bring to the boil and simmer 10 to 15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
- Strain the broth. Transfer the solids to the container of a food processor. Add about one cup of the cooking liquid and blend thoroughly. Pour the mixture into a mixing bowl and add the remaining liquid. Chill thoroughly.
- Add the sorrel to the chilled soup. Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the cream and refrigerate until ready to use.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 161, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 694 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CHILLED CREAM OF SORREL SOUP
Make and share this Chilled Cream of Sorrel Soup recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Alia55
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a soup or large saucepan, melt butter and cook onion until tender.
- Add potatoes and sorrel and combine with onions.
- Add stock, pepper, tarragon and a little salt.
- Bring soup to boil.
- Reduce heat and cover, simmer gently until potatoes are cooked, about 30 minutes.
- Puree soup in a blender chill thoroughly.
- Stir in cream.
- Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Adjust consistency with additional cream or chicken stock if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 454.6, Fat 22.5, SaturatedFat 12.2, Cholesterol 169.2, Sodium 440.1, Carbohydrate 49.7, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 7, Protein 14.4
Tips:
- Choose fresh sorrel leaves: The freshness of the sorrel leaves plays a crucial role in the flavor and color of the soup. Look for leaves that are vibrant green and crisp, avoiding any wilted or yellowing ones.
- Blanch the sorrel leaves: Blanching the sorrel leaves helps preserve their vibrant green color and slightly mellows their tartness. Make sure to immerse the leaves in ice water immediately after blanching to stop the cooking process.
- Use a good quality vegetable broth: The vegetable broth forms the base of the soup, so it's important to use a high-quality one. You can either make your own vegetable broth from scratch or use a store-bought one that is low in sodium.
- Season to taste: Taste the soup throughout the cooking process and adjust the seasonings accordingly. You may need to add more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to achieve the desired flavor balance.
- Serve chilled: Chilled cream of sorrel soup is best served cold, allowing the flavors to meld and the soup to thicken slightly. You can chill the soup for at least 2 hours or overnight before serving.
Conclusion:
Cream of sorrel soup is a delightful and refreshing soup that showcases the unique flavor of sorrel leaves. With its vibrant green color, slightly tart taste, and creamy texture, this soup is a perfect choice for a light lunch or as an appetizer. The addition of cream and crème fraîche adds a touch of richness and creaminess, while the lemon juice helps balance the tartness of the sorrel. Follow the tips provided in this article to ensure a delicious and successful cream of sorrel soup. Experiment with different garnishes, such as fresh herbs, croutons, or bacon bits, to add your own personal touch to this classic soup.
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