Brotchan foltchep

Summary

Yield
4 Servings
Source

Irish traditions

Prep time1 hour
RecipesVery easy Vegetarian Vegetables Soups Ireland Europe

Description

Oatmeal is a great thickener, preferred over flour or pureed veggies.

Ingredients

1Tablespoonbutter (melted)
1⁄4Cupoatmeal
5Cupmilk (better whole)
1Pinchmace (ground)
2Teaspoonsalt (or to taste)
1Teaspoonblack pepper (or to taste)
3Cupleeks (sliced)
1Tablespoonparsley (fresh leaves, chopped)
1⁄2Cupcroutons (to garnish)

Instructions

  1. Heat the melted butter in a pot and add the oatmeal.
  2. Stir over a low heat until the oatmeal begins to brown and you can smell the toasting.
  3. Add the milk and season with the pepper, salt and mace to taste.
  4. Add the leeks and simmer slowly for 45 minutes.
  5. Stir in the chopped parsley just before serving.