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

Asma Sheikh
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This sorrel soup is a must-try! It's so flavorful and refreshing. The sorrel gives it a unique and tangy flavor that I love. I'll definitely be making this soup again and again.


Kingston Busk
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I'm not a big fan of sorrel, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I'm glad I did! The soup was surprisingly delicious. The sorrel flavor was subtle and not overpowering. I would definitely make this soup again.


Sol Abajo
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This sorrel soup is delicious! It's the perfect soup for a cold winter day. The sorrel gives it a unique and tangy flavor that I love. I highly recommend this recipe.


Mfanelo Sono
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This sorrel soup is a winner! It's easy to make and packed with flavor. I especially love the tangy flavor of the sorrel. I'll definitely be making this again.


Lizy Asantewaa
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I love this sorrel soup! It's so flavorful and refreshing. I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Anthony Munoz
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This sorrel soup is delicious! The flavors are perfectly balanced, and the soup is very comforting. I highly recommend this recipe.


Alexander Bautista
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This soup is a great way to use up fresh sorrel. The flavors are bright and tangy, and the soup is very easy to make. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


FAZI GamingYt
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This was my first time making sorrel soup, and I was pleasantly surprised. The soup was very flavorful and easy to make. I will definitely be making it again.


Holly Wheeler
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I've made this sorrel soup several times now, and it's always a hit. The flavors are perfectly balanced, and the soup is incredibly comforting. I highly recommend this recipe.


Em0_Gachx
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This sorrel soup is a delicious and easy-to-make dish. The sorrel gives the soup a unique and tangy flavor, and the cream and white wine add a touch of richness. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Lisath Lethnura
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This soup is a wonderful way to use up fresh sorrel. The flavor is light and refreshing, and the soup is very easy to make. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Ifran Ahmed
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I love the tangy flavor of sorrel, and this soup is a great way to showcase it. The addition of cream and white wine really rounds out the flavor and makes this soup a truly special dish.


Jeanette Ford
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Delicious! The sorrel gives this soup a unique and refreshing flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Juanita Mallery
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This sorrel soup is a true delicacy. The flavors are incredibly well-balanced, with the tartness of the sorrel perfectly complemented by the creaminess of the broth. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who enjoys a good soup.


It'z Grace
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This was my first time making sorrel soup, and I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It was easy to follow and the soup turned out great! The flavor is light and refreshing, with a hint of tartness. I'll definitely be making this again.


Njabulo Thabani
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This soup is absolutely delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The sorrel gives the soup a wonderful lemony flavor, and the cream adds a touch of richness. I served it with some crusty bread and it was the perfect meal


Khadim Hussain Bhatti
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Just finished making this soup and it turned out amazing! The broth is so flavorful and the sorrel gives it a lovely tang. I also love the addition of the egg yolks, which makes the soup extra rich and creamy. Definitely a keeper!


Syed aoun Haider naqvi
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I've always been a fan of sorrel soup, but this recipe takes it to the next level. The addition of white wine and cream really elevates the flavor, and the result is a soup that is both elegant and comforting.


Chris David
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This sorrel soup was a delightful surprise! I was hesitant to try it at first, but I'm so glad I did. The flavors are incredibly complex and satisfying, with a perfect balance of tartness and creaminess. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone looki


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