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Chilled Sorrel Soup
From Statesboro Market2Go
<p>This tart vegetarian soup is a great choice for a refreshing summer dish! Please consider leaving a picture or comment if you decide to try this recipe!</p>Source: www.tasteofhome.com (Entered by Ariana Giddens)
Serves: 4
Vegetarian!
Ingredients
1/2 pound
Fresh sorrel
4 cups
Water
1 tablespoon
Lemon juice
2
Egg yolks
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
Sour cream (optional, for serving)
Additional chopped fresh sorrel (optional, for serving)
Step by Step Instructions
- Remove center stems and ribs from sorrel and wrap them in cheesecloth bundle. Chop the sorrel leaves into thin strips.
- Combine the water, lemon juice, sorrel leaves and bundle of stems in a saucepan. Simmer for 20 minutes, then discard the stems.
- Beat the egg yolks in a small bowl and add a small amount of the sorrel mixture, stir them together thoroughly, and add it to the pan. Cook the soup until it thickens, but do not boil.
- Allow the soup to cool, then place it into the refrigerator to chill for several hours.
- Remove the soup from the refrigerator, add salt & pepper to taste, and garnish with sour cream & additional sorrel if desired.