Lovage introduces a clean, herbal flavor to this simple creamy soup. Celery can replace lovage, and be sure to use a good immersion blender to ensure the soup offers a smooth consistency.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time20 minutesmins
Total Time25 minutesmins
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2quarts
Author: Jenny McGruther
Ingredients
2tablespoonssalted butter
1green onions(white and light green parts, chopped)
Melt the butter in a heavy-bottomed stock pot over medium-high heat. When it froths, reduce the heat to medium and stir in green and yellow onions. Fry until fragrant, about five minutes.
Pour in chicken stock and stir in chopped potatoes. Simmer, covered, about thirty minutes or until potatoes are tender. Stir in lovage and simmer, covered, a further five or six minutes.
Remove from heat and blend with an immersion blender until smooth. Season with unrefined sea salt and freshly ground pepper. Stir in a spoonful of heavy cream and serve.