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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Nelia Potgieter
[email protected]This soup was a bit bland for my taste.
Raja Sohail
[email protected]This soup is a must-try for any potato lover.
Meer koye
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a new favorite in my house.
Hassam Basra
[email protected]This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day.
Ange W (Angela Ware)
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this soup. It's made with just a few ingredients and it's so delicious.
Md Kawsar Ahammed
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover turkey or chicken. I always make a big batch of soup after Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Musarat Shaheen
[email protected]I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.
Ryeann Donkersley
[email protected]This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love it!
Abid Shaheen
[email protected]I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it.
sk3chyy
[email protected]This soup is so comforting and hearty. It's perfect for a cold winter day.
Jane Waweru
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lovage, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I'm glad I did because the soup was delicious! The lovage flavor was subtle but it really added something special to the soup.
Jana Belal
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover potatoes. I had some mashed potatoes that I didn't know what to do with, so I made this soup and it was a hit.
gamer pro313
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great. The only thing I would change is to add a bit more lovage. I love the flavor of lovage and I think it would be even better with a bit more.
Rajesh Bhandari
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I've already made it twice and my family loves it.
Ama Adepa
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of potato soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The lovage adds a unique flavor that really makes this soup stand out.
Shanto Paul
[email protected]This potato and lovage soup was a delightful surprise! The flavors of the lovage and potatoes were a perfect combination. I added a bit of extra salt and pepper to taste, and it was perfect.