SORREL SOUP

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A creamy tangy Spring and Fall soup. Adapted from "Herbs" how to grow and use them, "Woman's Day Encyclopedia of Cookery", and "Gastronmique". To make this for my Vegetarian friends, I use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.

Provided by Sweetiebarbara

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 cup, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups sorrel
1/4 cup onion
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 quart chicken broth
2 egg yolks
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 slices baguette

Steps:

  • Remove stems from Sorrel leaves, wash in salad spinner and set aside, reserving 2 leaves for garnish.
  • Sauté finely chopped onion in butter until translucent.
  • Heat broth but do not boil.
  • Add sorrel leaves to onions and wilt.
  • Add flour, stirring constantly until smooth.
  • Continue stirring while adding hot broth.
  • Simmer 5 minutes.
  • Put through blender 1 cup at a time, or use hand held blender directly in sauce pan, using low speed.
  • Return soup to low heat, do not allow to boil.
  • Lightly beat egg yolks in a large cup, slowly stirring into them a little of the hot soup.
  • Slowly pour the mixture back into the soup while stirring.
  • Continue to stir while adding cream.
  • Heat through, but do not boil.
  • Season to taste.
  • Garnish with thin slices of reserved Sorrel leaves and rounds of toasted baguette.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 605.7, Fat 22.6, SaturatedFat 12.3, Cholesterol 139, Sodium 1760.1, Carbohydrate 78.3, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 4.5, Protein 22.4

Christian Gleisberg
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This sorrel soup is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy this spring vegetable. The soup is creamy and flavorful, and the sorrel gives it a nice tang. I highly recommend this recipe!


Moazzam abbas
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I love the bright, tangy flavor of sorrel. This soup is a great way to showcase this unique herb. I highly recommend this recipe!


Allen Johnson
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This sorrel soup is a great way to use up leftover sorrel. It's easy to make and it's so flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!


Mdmubarok Hussen
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I'm not a big fan of sorrel, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! The soup was delicious and the sorrel added a really nice touch.


Aisha Oganda
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This soup is amazing! The sorrel gives it a unique and delicious flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Tashim Mahira
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I love this sorrel soup! It's so creamy and flavorful, and the sorrel gives it a nice tang. I highly recommend this recipe!


Jacfar Yuusuf
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This sorrel soup is delicious and easy to make. The sorrel gives it a unique and flavorful taste. I highly recommend this recipe!


Kayode sheriffdeen
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I'm a big fan of sorrel soup and this recipe is one of my favorites. The soup is creamy and flavorful, and the sorrel gives it a nice tang. I highly recommend this recipe!


Kadin Perkins
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor of the sorrel. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Rahul Gupta
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This sorrel soup is a must-try for anyone who loves sorrel. The soup is creamy and flavorful, and the sorrel gives it a bright, tangy flavor. I highly recommend this recipe!


Goldenson david
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I'm a big fan of sorrel soup and this recipe is one of my favorites. The soup is creamy and flavorful, and the sorrel gives it a unique and delicious taste. I highly recommend this recipe!


Dawn Haefele
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This soup is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I love the bright, tangy flavor of the sorrel. I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Md ahmed Md ahmed
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I love sorrel soup and this recipe is one of the best I've tried. The soup is creamy and flavorful, and the sorrel gives it a nice tang. I highly recommend this recipe!


Dama Damdoum
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I'm not usually a fan of sorrel, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! The soup was delicious and the sorrel added a really nice touch. I'll definitely be making this again.


Khalid Ebrahim
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I made this soup for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the unique flavor of the sorrel, and the soup was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Jonathan Maya
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the sorrel gave it a unique and delicious taste. I highly recommend this recipe!


God is Here
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This sorrel soup was a hit with my family! The flavors were bright and tangy, and the soup was so comforting and satisfying. I will definitely be making this again.