Shaker fresh herb soup

 
                           Shaker Fresh Herb Soup
 
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 Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Soups
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    1       tb           Butter or margarine --
                         Unsalted
    2       tb           Fresh chives -- minced
    2       tb           Fresh chervil -- minced
    2       tb           Lemon sorrel leaves --
                         Minced
    2       ts           Fresh tarragon -- minced
    1       c            Celery ribs -- finely
                         Chopped
    4       c            Vegetable broth
                         Salt and pepper
    1       pn           Sugar
    4       sl           Whole wheat bread --
                         Toasted
    1       d            Freshly ground nutmeg
                         Grated cheddar cheese
 
   Melt the butter over medium heat in a large heavy pot.
   
   Add the herbs and celery and cook, stirring, until
   wilted and soft, about 3 minutes.
   
   Add the broth, salt, pepper, and sugar.
   
   Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover, and
   simmer for 20 minutes.
   
   Place a slice of toast in each soup bowl and pour the
   soup over. Dust with nutmeg and sprinkle with grated
   cheese
   
   Recipe By     : Sister Amelia's Shaker Receipts
  
 
 
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