Description
A delightful and flavorful Lovage Soup recipe that showcases the unique taste of lovage, a herb with a celery-like flavor. This creamy soup is easy to make and perfect for a comforting meal any time of the year.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup chopped fresh lovage leaves (loosely packed)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or coconut cream (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add potatoes and vegetable broth, bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in chopped lovage and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Use an immersion blender to purée the soup until smooth, or transfer to a blender in batches.
- Stir in cream if using, then season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh lovage leaves if desired.
Notes
- Lovage has a strong, celery-like flavor, so adjust the amount to your taste.
- This soup pairs well with crusty bread and keeps in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
