Creamy Fiddlehead Soup

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This is a tasty springtime soup that is so delicious, we love fiddleheads here , and it's nice to have a few different recipes to use them. the soup is very good.

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Steps

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In a large heavy bottom saucepan , saut onion in butter or oil until soft but not brown , about 5 minutes.

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Add potatoes , fiddleheads , bay leaf , and enough chicken stock to make the vegetables just swim.

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Bring to a boil , reduce heat , and barely simmer , partially covered , for one hour.

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Remove from heat and cool slightly.

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Remove bay leaf.

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In a blender , process mixture in batches.

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Return mixture to saucepan and slowly bring to a simmer , stirring frequently.

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Add milk , a little at a time , until it reaches the consistency you like.

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Add salt and pepper to taste.

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Serve in heated soup bowls , garnish as desired.

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Ingredients

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onion, butter, chicken stock, potatoes, fiddleheads, bay leaf, salt and pepper, milk, yogurt, lemon rind