posted by SHARON 06-03-98 8:34 PM
Frances Malkowicz' Polosh Sorrel Soup
8 to 10 medium potatoes
1 lb. sorrel
5 tlbs. butter
2 qts. boiling water or chicken stock or mixture of both
Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
Pinch of sugar
1 1/2 tlbs. flour
1/2 cup water
1 cup sour cream
Cover potatoes with cold salted water, bring to a boil and cook just until tender. Drain and keep warm.
Wash, stem and chop sorrel. In large heavy pot saute sorrel in butter about 10 minutes.
Add boiling water or stock and cook 15 minutes. Season to taste with salt, pepper and sugar.
In small bowl, mix flour and water until smooth; add sour cream and stir until blended. Add 1 cup of the sorrel mixture and whisk until well blended.
Return soup to a boil. Place potatoes in individual soup dishes and pour hot soup over them.
Makes 8 to 10 servings
From Detroit Free Press Tower Kitchen