FIDDLEHEAD SOUP

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My family loves this delicious soup made with fiddleheads (the tightly curled young fronds from bracken, ostrich and cinnamon ferns). We have been hunting for and harvesting wild edible plants for a number of years now. Fiddleheads are one of the first plants to sprout in the spring.-Karen Grasley, Quadeville, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup fiddleheads or sliced fresh asparagus
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
3/4 cup sliced leeks (white portion only)
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 cups milk
1 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook the fiddleheads, mushrooms, leeks and onions in butter until the onions are tender, about 4 minutes. , Stir in the flour, salt and cayenne. Gradually add the milk and broth, stirring until blended. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 10 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until heated through. Stir in lemon juice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370 calories, Fat 29g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 854mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

Yusta Milanzi
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This soup is a must-try for fiddlehead lovers! It's creamy, flavorful, and packed with fiddleheads.


Jaime Garner
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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 fiddleheads.


Bo Burdette
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This soup was a bit too bland for my taste. I think I would add more herbs and spices next time.


Rahat Khan
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Rafed Alwani
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This soup was easy to make and turned out great! I added a little extra garlic and pepper to taste.


Diane Rogers
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I wasn't sure what to expect from this soup, but I was pleasantly surprised. The fiddleheads added a nice texture and the broth was very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


cara johnson
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This soup was delicious! I made it for a potluck and it was a big hit. I especially liked the crispy shallots on top.


wael ben moussa
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my soup turned out too salty. I think I may have added too much salt when seasoning the bacon.


Afzal Malik
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This soup was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the fiddleheads. I will definitely be making this again.


Ohdd Goiy
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I have never cooked with fiddleheads before, but this recipe made it easy. The soup turned out great! I especially enjoyed the addition of the lemon juice, which brightened up the flavor.


SOHAG MEDIA PRESENT
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This fiddlehead soup was an absolute delight! The fiddleheads added a unique and slightly bitter flavor that paired perfectly with the creamy broth. I also loved the addition of bacon, which gave the soup a smoky and savory flavor.