Cream of Chervil Soup
Smooth and creamy soup made with carrots, potatoes, chicken stock, and fresh chervil.
Servings 6 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups chopped carrots, cooked
- 2½ cups potatoes, peeled, cooked, and chopped
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ¼ cup finely chopped scallions or leeks
- 5 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup half-and-half or whipping cream
- ½ cup chopped fresh chervil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chervil for garnish
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a saucepan and gently sauté the chopped scallions for 5 minutes.
- Add the chicken stock, cooked carrots, and potatoes. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Allow the mixture to cool slightly, then puree in a blender. Return to the saucepan.
- Stir in cream, chervil, and seasonings. Cook until heated through.
- Garnish with chervil sprigs before serving.
