Brotchan foltchep
Summary
| Yield | |
|---|---|
| Source | Irish traditions |
| Prep time | 1 hour |
| Recipes | Very easy Vegetarian Vegetables Soups Ireland Europe |
Description
Oatmeal is a great thickener, preferred over flour or pureed veggies.
Ingredients
| 1 | Tablespoon | butter (melted) |
| 1⁄4 | Cup | oatmeal |
| 5 | Cup | milk (better whole) |
| 1 | Pinch | mace (ground) |
| 2 | Teaspoon | salt (or to taste) |
| 1 | Teaspoon | black pepper (or to taste) |
| 3 | Cup | leeks (sliced) |
| 1 | Tablespoon | parsley (fresh leaves, chopped) |
| 1⁄2 | Cup | croutons (to garnish) |
Instructions
- Heat the melted butter in a pot and add the oatmeal.
- Stir over a low heat until the oatmeal begins to brown and you can smell the toasting.
- Add the milk and season with the pepper, salt and mace to taste.
- Add the leeks and simmer slowly for 45 minutes.
- Stir in the chopped parsley just before serving.
