POTATO AND LOVAGE SOUP
I purchased 5 lovage plants because the man at the garden center praised its use in potato salad. When I planted them my Polish neighbor, who was surprised to see "Lubczyk" as she had never seen it growing in this country, told me that in Poland they make soup with it. Naturally I did some Internet research to find some recipes. As I always change recipes and improvise as I go, this is what I wound up with. We loved it. Let me warn you...Lovage is a natural diuretic, so if you make this prepare to have your kidneys working overtime!
Provided by Chef GGina
Categories Polish
Time 1h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large saucepan begin by cooking your bacon slowly, until crisp. Remove bacon to a side dish and crumble it when cooled.
- In the bacon grease add your chopped onion and sauté till translucent. Now remove your onion to the bacon dish.
- Add your cubed potatoes to the remaining grease. Add the butter if the bacon grease is not sufficient. Sauté until the potato cubes are a little golden but not cooked all the way through.
- Now add your bacon, onions, bay leaves, chicken stock, and salt and pepper. Cook this until your potatoes are thoroughly cooked, about 15-20 minutes.
- Then add your chopped lovage and cook for 10 more minutes or until lovage is tender.
- Finally add your milk and bring back to temperature without boiling or the milk may curdle.
- For a creamier consistency take an immersion blender and partially blend the soup, leaving about 50% of the potatoes whole. Add lovage leaves or fresh parsley for garnish. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.4, Fat 12.9, SaturatedFat 6.6, Cholesterol 34, Sodium 757.2, Carbohydrate 29.8, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 12.5, Protein 11.2
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Ashfaque Khan
[email protected]This soup is delicious! I'll definitely be making it again.
Shahreen Rasheed
[email protected]This soup is a bit too salty for my taste. I would use less salt next time.
Mujahidurrahman Jihad
[email protected]I'm not sure if I did something wrong, but my soup came out really watery. I think I might have added too much broth.
Cindy Carter
[email protected]This soup is really easy to make, even for a beginner cook.
Roy Fuentes
[email protected]I love how versatile this soup is. You can add different vegetables, herbs, and spices to customize it to your liking.
Crystal Reed
[email protected]This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's also really filling and satisfying.
Musoke Peter
[email protected]I've never had lovage before, but I'm glad I tried it in this soup. It's really unique and delicious.
Dilbaar 110
[email protected]This soup is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also really affordable, which is a bonus.
Dinesh Bohara
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of potato soup, but this recipe is a game-changer. It's so creamy and flavorful, and the lovage adds a really nice touch.
Saikat Saikat
[email protected]This soup is delicious! I've made it several times, and it's always a hit.
M Nawaz Watto ji
[email protected]This soup is a bit too thick for my taste. I would add more broth next time.
Omaru Banja Tejan-sie
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my soup turned out really bland. I think I might have used too much water.
Michael Stander
[email protected]This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the creamy texture and the mild flavor.
Damilola Adebowale
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this soup. It's made with just a few ingredients, but it's so flavorful.
Baran Alishahi
[email protected]This soup is so comforting and satisfying. It's perfect for a cold winter day.
Md Sirag ok
[email protected]I made this soup for a dinner party, and everyone loved it. It's a really impressive dish, and it's surprisingly easy to make.
MADE IN 1947
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover potatoes. I had some mashed potatoes in the fridge, and they worked perfectly.
Md jhorul Islam
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of lovage, but this soup changed my mind. It's so subtle and delicate, and it really complements the potatoes.
Shivam Singh rajpot
[email protected]This soup is amazing! The combination of potatoes and lovage is perfect, and the broth is so flavorful. I added a bit of extra garlic and paprika, and it was even better.