There are always loads of recipes I'd like to try but lose them before I do. This is where I can record recipes I find interesting and keep notes on my experiments with them.

I have a system that I've adopted for working through recipes:

1 - New recipes are saved to the Experimental Mouffette and is labeled : Untested
2 - As I'm working out the changes I'd like to make (if any) it is labeled : Testing
3 - Once I think I've got the correct formula it is labeled : Test 1
4 - IF I am able to reproduce the effect a second time it is labeled : Test 2 - if I am not able to reproduce the effect, it remains Test 1
5 - The same process as step 4 is used to graduate it to Test 3
6 - Once I have been able to reproduce the effect successfully 3 times, it graduates to my main blog, La Mouffette Gourmande

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Saturday, April 1, 2017

Untested - Nettle and Garlic Leaf Soup

https://food52.com/recipes/11495-nettle-and-green-garlic-soup?utm_source=cj&affil=cj&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=Food52+Outdoor+Goods+Page&company=Skimlinks&website=8248019

2 Tbsps butter
1 small leek
2-3 stalks green garlic
1 Tbsp flour
1 quart water or stock
1 teaspoon salt
1 bunch nettles (~1/2 pound)
1/4 cup heavy cream in the pot or a dollop of regular or greek yogurt in each bowl (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste

  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter until foamy. 
  2. Add leeks and green garlic, stir for a few minutes then add the flour. Sauté until the flour starts to brown and the veg are soft. for 5-6 minutes until soft. Add potato, water or stock and 1 teaspoon salt and b 
  3. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, and cook for 15 minutes or until potato is fork-tender. 
  4. Meanwhile, remove the nettle leaves from the stem and rinse to clean. Wear gloves! 
  5. Bring a pot of water to a boil and drop cleaned nettle leaves in the pot. Cook for 2 minutes. 
  6. Drain and quickly put nettles in a bowl of cold water for 30 seconds. Remove and drain again. 
  7. When the soup base is ready, add nettle leaves and cook for 1-2 5-10 minutes. Remove from heat and puree with an immersion blender, blender or food processor. Add salt and pepper to taste. 
  8. Serve soup with dollops of yogurt, if desired


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