Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional unattended time.
Recipe information
Yield
Makes about 4 1/2 cups
Ingredients
- available seasonally at some supermarkets and specialty produce markets
Preparation
Step 1
In a large saucepan cook leeks in oil with salt and pepper to taste over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened. Peel potato and cut into 1-inch cubes. Add potato, broth, and 1 cup water to leeks and simmer, covered, about 10 minutes, or until potato is tender. Stir in peas and simmer, uncovered, about 5 minutes, or until peas are tender.
Step 2
In a blender purée potato mixture with sorrel in 2 batches until very smooth, transferring to a bowl. Whisk in sour cream and remaining 1/2 cup water, adding additional to thin soup to desired consistency. Chill soup, covered, at least 2 hours, and up to 24.
Step 3
Just before serving, stir in lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste. Garnish soup with egg and sorrel.
