Best Grandmothers Radish Leaf Soup Recipes

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RADISH TOP SOUP



Radish Top Soup image

This is an easy recipe that uses an unlikely part of a vegetable we love to eat. It's thick and rich, and so hearty. I recommend eating it with a loaf of crusty bread!

Provided by LAURA NASON

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, diced
2 medium potatoes, sliced
4 cups raw radish greens
4 cups chicken broth
⅓ cup heavy cream
5 radishes, sliced

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the onion, and saute until tender. Mix in the potatoes and radish greens, coating them with the butter. Pour in chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes.
  • Allow the soup mixture to cool slightly, and transfer to a blender. Blend until smooth.
  • Return the mixture to the saucepan. Mix in the heavy cream. Cook and stir until well blended. Serve with radish slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.5 calories, Carbohydrate 17.9 g, Cholesterol 31.6 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 688.1 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

GRANDMOTHER'S RADISH LEAF SOUP



Grandmother's Radish Leaf Soup image

Categories     Soup/Stew     Blender     Onion     Potato     Sauté     Vegetarian     Radish     Spring     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 large bunches radishes
1 tablespoon butter
1 very large onion, chopped
4 russet potatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds), peeled, chopped
3 cups water
2/3 cup milk

Steps:

  • Cut leaves from radishes and wash well. (Reserve radishes for another use.) Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Add radish leaves and sauté until wilted, about 2 minutes. Add potatoes and 3 cups water. Cover and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Puree soup in batches in blender. Return to saucepan. Mix in milk. Stir over medium heat until hot. Season soup with salt and pepper.

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