Lovage, Potato & Buttermilk Soup
2 1/2 oz Finely chopped onion 10 oz Corsely grated raw potato Fresh young lovage leaves 1 1/4 pt Chicken or vegetable stock 1/2 pt Buttermilk, more if desired Put the onion into a ...
Ingredients
- 21/2 oz finely chopped onion
- 10ozcorsely grated raw potato
- 1/2pt buttermilk, more if desired
Directions
- 1
2 1/2 oz Finely chopped onion 10 oz Corsely grated raw potato Fresh young lovage leaves 1 1/4 pt Chicken or vegetable stock 1/2 pt Buttermil
- 2
Add the stock and bring to boiling point very slowly so the onion begins to soften a little
- 3
Meanwhile coarsely chop a small handful (5 or so tablespoons) of lovage
- 4
Add the potato and herbs to the pan and pour on 1/2 pint buttermilk
- 5
Increase the heat very slightly and bring the mixture to a bare simmer
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Stir vigorously all the while as the potato starch will thicken the soup, which may stick to the pan base
- 7
Half-cover the pan and reduce heat as low as possible once again
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Cook very gently indeed, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are perfectly tender