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Squash Blossom Soup

native, soups, vegetables

60 squash blossoms, washed
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 cup chopped wild onions, or yellow onio; ns
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
6 cup chicken stock
18 sprigs fresh chervil, for garnish

If using male squash blossoms, remove the stamens. Set aside. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and saute until the onions are translucent. Reduce the heat to low, add the salt, pepper, and squash blossoms and saute 3 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning. Add the stock, bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, and simmer 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and serve hot, garnished with sprigs of chervil. *** NOTE *** The wild onion grows throughout the Southwest during the spring and summer. It thrives best in moist soil and can be found at an elevati8on anywhere from 1,000 to 10,000 feet. It grows from a basal bulb, the part of the wild onion that can be used like a regular onion in cooking and sauteeing. The leaf of the wild onion is long and tubular, resembling a scallion or chive; it can be chopped and used similarly. The wild onion also has flowers ranging in color from white to pale pink, which are edible and make an attractive garnish. ************************* From "Native American Cooking," by Lois Ellen Frank Typed for you by Hilde Mott

Yield: 6 servings

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