Fiddlehead Soup

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: American

A creamy, delicate soup highlighting tender fiddleheads with buttery and lemon notes, perfect for springtime gatherings and those seeking fresh, earthy flavors.

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Ingredients

  • 4 c. fresh cleaned fiddleheads
  • 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 2 c. chicken stock
  • 1/2 tsp. minced lemon zest
  • paprika (for garnish)
  • 1 small onion, minced
  • 2 c. milk or cream
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the fiddleheads; return to a boil and cook until they are almost tender and turn a slightly pale green, 5 to 8 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. Coarsely chop the cooked fiddleheads and set aside.
  3. In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Stir in the chicken stock and lemon zest. Bring to a simmer.
  5. Add the chopped fiddleheads to the pot and cook for another 5 minutes.
  6. Pour in the milk or cream, season with salt and pepper, and heat through without boiling.
  7. Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with paprika, and serve hot.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

424 kcal 21% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.6g 13% DV
Total Fat 29.9g 38% DV
Carbs 40.1g 15% DV
Fiber 9.4g 34% DV
Sugar 15.5g 31% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9974.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 676.8mg 14% DV
Cholesterol 55.8mg 19% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 833.8mcg 93% DV
Vitamin C 4.5mg 5% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 180.5mg 14% DV
Iron 7.2mg 40% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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