Cream of Spring Onion Soup

Recipe for: (CREAM OF) SPRING ONION SOUP

Ingredients:

·         1oz butter

·         1 small onion, finely chopped

·         150-200gms spring onions, cleaned & chopped, including green parts

·         225g potato, peeled & finely diced

·         600ml/ 1pt vegetable stock

·         350ml/ 12 fl oz single cream or crème fraiche

·         Salt & freshly-ground pepper

·         Chopped fresh chives (to garnish)

Method:

1.       Melt the butter in large saucepan

2.       Add all onions & potato and sauté gently for about ten minutes until soft

3.       Add stock & bring to the boil

4.       Lower heat and simmer gently for about 30 minutes

5.       Puree the soup with a blender

6.       Add cream & stir in

7.       Add salt & pepper to taste

What else you need to know:

1.       Can be served hot or chilled

2.       Garnish with a swirl of cream or crème fraiche and a few snips  of chive