Cream of Scallion Soup

A delicious blend of chicken stock, potato and scallions from your garden!

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons butter
• 1  small onion, chopped
• 5  ounces scallions, white parts only, chopped
• 8  ounces potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 2 1⁄2 cups  homemade chicken stock
• 1 1⁄2 cups  light cream
•  salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2  tablespoons lemon juice
•  chopped scallion, for garnish

Directions

1. Melt the butter in a saucepan and add the onions.
2. Cover and cook over a very low heat 10 minutes, or until onions are soft.
3. Add the potatoes and the chicken stock.
4. bring to a boil, cover nd simmer over a medium low heat 30 minutes.
5. Cool soup slightly and purée in a blender or food processor.
6. Return soup to saucepan and add the cream and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to suit your taste; reheat soup gently and stir frequently.
7. Stir in the lemon juice.
8. Serve each bowl garnished with freshly chopped scallions from your garden.