By Florence Fabricant
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- 15 minutes
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Ingredients
Yield:6 to 8 servings
- 2tablespoons cooking oil
- ¾cup chopped onion
- 3cups sorrel leaves (no stems), packed
- 6ripe medium size tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped (about 2 pounds)
- 1½cups heavy cream
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2tablespoons chopped chives
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Nutritional analysis per serving (8 servings)
218 calories; 20 grams fat; 11 grams saturated fat; 1 gram trans fat; 6 grams monounsaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 9 grams carbohydrates; 2 grams dietary fiber; 5 grams sugars; 3 grams protein; 462 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Heat oil in a heavy saucepan. Add onion and cook until the onion is translucent but not brown.
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Wash sorrel leaves and add to the pan with moisture still clinging to them. Cover tightly and cook over low heat until the sorrel is wilted and has turned a dull olive green.
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3
Place contents of the pan in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Add tomatoes and blend until smooth.
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4
Transfer to a bowl and stir in the cream. Season to taste with salt and pepper and chill thoroughly before serving. Garnish each serving with chopped chives.
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Recipe Tags
- Heavy Cream
- Sorrel
- Soup
- Tomato
- Easy
- Lunch
- Appetizer
- Summer
- Vegetarian
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