❋ Borage

Creamy Borage Soup

Ingredients:

  • 1 tbsp olive oil or butter

  • 1 onion, sliced

  • 1 garlic clove, sliced

  • 4 cups young borage leaves, washed and chopped

  • 1 medium potato, diced

  • 3 cups vegetable or chicken stock

  • 1 handful borage flowers (for garnish)

  • salt and pepper

  • cream, yoghurt, or lemon

Method:

  • Warm oil or butter in a pot. Add onion and cook until soft. Add garlic and cook briefly.

  • Stir in chopped borage leaves and diced potato. Cook 2–3 minutes until wilted.

  • Pour in stock and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook 12–15 minutes until potato is tender

  • Blend until smooth. Add a splash of water or stock if needed to adjust thickness.

  • SeasonAdd salt, pepper, and optionally a little cream, yoghurt, or lemon for brightness.

  • Garnish with fresh borage flowers when serving.