CREAM OF FIDDLEHEAD SOUP

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Early spring in New Brunswick is fiddlehead season. They grow wild in swampy areas and are only available for a short time. This recipe is one of the best soups I have ever made and always gets rave reviews.

Provided by Boomer

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons butter
½ large onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
6 cups chicken stock, divided
2 cups chopped fiddlehead ferns
1 carrot, diced
1 potato, diced
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large pot over medium-high heat until foamy, about 1 minute. Stir in onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes.
  • Pour 4 cups chicken stock into the onion mixture, and bring to a full boil; stir in fiddleheads, carrot, and potato. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Blend soup until smooth with a hand blender. Stir in cream; cook and stir until heated through, about 5 minutes. Taste soup, and stir in Worcestershire sauce and soy sauce. If you prefer a thinner soup, add additional chicken stock up to 2 cups. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with Cheddar cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339.3 calories, Carbohydrate 11.9 g, Cholesterol 104.5 mg, Fat 30.2 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 18.7 g, Sodium 787.1 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

Leah Nurse
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Overall, this soup was good. The fiddleheads were a nice addition and gave the soup a unique flavor. However, I found the soup to be a bit too thin. I would have preferred it to be thicker and creamier.


Elizabeth Irwin
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This soup was a bit too bland for my taste. I added some extra salt and pepper, but it still didn't have much flavor. I think it would be better with some fresh herbs or a different type of broth.


Diki Low
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This soup was easy to make and turned out great! The fiddleheads were a nice addition and gave the soup a unique flavor. I will definitely be making this soup again!


Zaffar Khosa
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I've never had fiddleheads before, but I'm so glad I tried this soup! It was delicious. The fiddleheads were a great addition and gave the soup a unique flavor and texture.


Craig Davison
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This soup was amazing! So creamy and flavorful. The fiddleheads were a nice touch and added a unique flavor. I will definitely be making this soup again soon.


Izibele Vangile
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Not a fan of fiddleheads, so I wasn't sure if I would like this soup. But I was pleasantly surprised! The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the fiddleheads added a nice texture. I would definitely make this soup again.


Mahnoor fatima Mahnoor fatima
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The soup was good, but I found it to be a bit bland. I added some extra salt and pepper, and it helped a lot. I also think it would be better with some fresh herbs, like parsley or chives.


Abdallah Katende
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This soup was easy to make and absolutely delicious! The fiddleheads were a great addition and gave the soup a unique flavor. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Mohmmad Hasan
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Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The soup was flavorful and creamy, with a nice balance of flavors. The fiddleheads were a nice addition and added a unique texture to the soup.


Alberto Perez
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This cream of fiddlehead soup was a delightful surprise! The fiddleheads added a unique and earthy flavor that I hadn't experienced before. The soup was creamy and rich without being too heavy, and the hint of lemon added a nice brightness. I will de