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