Grandmothers Radish Leaf Soup Food

RADISH GREENS SOUP

Steps:

• In a medium stockpot, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in onions, and saute until transparent, about 4 minutes. Add radish greens, and cook until wilted, about 4 minutes. Add potatoes and chicken stock, and cook, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender, about 35 minutes.
• Working in batches, pass the mixture through a food mill into a medium bowl. Stir in cream, and season with salt and pepper. Strain the pureed mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into the original pot. Bring soup just to a simmer over medium heat. Serve garnished with radish zest and chervil.

RADISH TOP SOUP

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the onion, and saute until tender. Mix in the potatoes and radish greens, coating them with the butter. Pour in chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes.
• Allow the soup mixture to cool slightly, and transfer to a blender. Blend until smooth.
• Return the mixture to the saucepan. Mix in the heavy cream. Cook and stir until well blended. Serve with radish slices.

GRANDMOTHER'S RADISH LEAF SOUP

Steps:

• Cut leaves from radishes and wash well. (Reserve radishes for another use.) Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Add radish leaves and sauté until wilted, about 2 minutes. Add potatoes and 3 cups water. Cover and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
• Puree soup in batches in blender. Return to saucepan. Mix in milk. Stir over medium heat until hot. Season soup with salt and pepper.

RADISH LEAF SOUP

Steps:

• In a large pot, cook potatoes in water until they are tender. Rinse, drain, and return them to the pot.
• While the potatoes are cooking, pour olive oil in a skillet. Add onions, celery, and garlic. Cook until the onions are slightly brown. Stir in radish leaves, lower heat and cook until the leaves are wilted.
• Add the radish top mixture, broth, and marjoram to the potatoes. Cook for 5 minutes over high heat to blend the flavors.
• Ladle 2 cups at a time into a blender and puree until smooth. If the soup seems too cool after pureeing, return to the pot and heat until it reaches a boil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

SPINACH AND RADISH SOUP

Steps:

• In a large soup kettle, bring broth to a boil.
• Stir in ginger, sugar, pepper and vinegar.
• Stir in scallions.
• Stir in radishes and spinach.
• Return to almost a boil and cook about 5 minutes.
• Stir in shrimps.
• Simmer for five minutes more.
• Remove from heat and let stand for 5-6 minutes.

RADISH GREENS SOUP

Steps:

• Over medium heat, melt the butter in a large saucepan and saute the onions until tender.
• Stir in the potatoes and radish greens.
• Pour in the chicken broth (Use less if you want a thicker soup, you can always add broth later to thin it).
• Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes, or until potatoes and stems are tender.
• Remove from heat and allow to cool a bit. Pour into a blender and blend until smooth. (My upright blender works great, my immersion blender didn't work as well.).
• Return to the saucepan. Reheat on low if needed. Stir in the yogurt (this makes it creamier, but it is tasty without it too). Optional is to dish up the soup first, then put a small dollop of yogurt into the bowl and give it a little swirl.
• I find this soup is very versatile. If the radish leaves are younger, then the soup more mild so I may add different seasonings. Our family has wide tastes, so I'll serve it as is and let individuals add a dash of tobasco or other seasonings, or sprinkle on some cheese. Sometimes I add in a carrot or other leftover veggies with the potatoes.