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Smoked Widgeon & Chard Soup

added by caregrow 20th January 2009
at 10:56

A rich, smokey soup, with a wonderful deep green colour,

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Prep time

15 mins

Cook Time

40 mins

Servings

Approx 6 portions

Ingredients

1 Smoked Widgeon (roasted)
2lb Potatoes
3 Leeks
3 Onions
Large bunch of Chard
1.5 litres Chicken Stock
Pinch of Rock Salt
Black pepper (to taste)

widgeon, soup, Chard, smoked

Directions

Chop vegetables and place all ingredients, (except the Chard), into a large pan. Bring to the boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 mins. Remove Widgeon from the pan and take of all the meat. Return the meat to the pan, add the chard, and simmer for a further 5 mins. Remove pan from heat. Blitz contents in a belnder until thick and smooth. (Leaving the chard until the last few minutes helps keep it's vibrant colour).

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