Directions:
- In large saucepan, melt butter over low heat; cook leeks, covered, stirring often, for 10 to 15 minutes or until softened but not brown.
- Add flour and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
- Gradually stir in stock; increase heat to medium-high and bring to boil, stirring constantly.
- Add fiddleheads and bring back to boil; reduce heat to medium, cover and simmer for 5 to 6 minutes or until fiddleheads are tender.
- Set aside 6 fiddleheads for garnish.
- Puree soup in batches in blender or food processor.
- (Recipe can be prepared ahead to this point, cooled, covered and refrigerated for up to 2 days.) Return puree to saucepan; whisk in cream.
- Reheat for 5 minutes or until heated through, stirring often; dont boil.
- Stir in lemon juice, salt to taste, white pepper and cayenne.
- Garnish each serving with sour cream and fiddlehead.
- Makes 6 servings.
- Canadian Living.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 247.41 Kcal (1036 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 116.8 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 12.98g | 20% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 26.69mg | 9% | |
| Sodium | 203.9mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 888.2mg | 19% | |
| Total Carbs | 25.72g | 9% | |
| Sugars | 9.93g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.41g | 2% | |
| Protein | 12.74g | 25% | |
| Vitamin C | 45.5mg | 76% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.1mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 79.8mg | 8% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 65.53 Kcal (274 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 30.94 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 3.44g | 20% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 7.07mg | 9% | |
| Sodium | 54mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 235.25mg | 19% | |
| Total Carbs | 6.81g | 9% | |
| Sugars | 2.63g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.11g | 2% | |
| Protein | 3.38g | 25% | |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 76% | |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 21.1mg | 8% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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