Cream soup from the Giersch (Geißfuß)

Ingredients for cream soup from the Giersch (goatfoot):

  • 400 g of Giersch (Geissfuß)
  • 3 carrots
  • 1/4 celeriac or 5 celery stalks
  • 3 medium to large potatoes
  • 2 onions
  • 2 toes of garlic
  • Knorr Bouillon pure vegetables 2 portions
  • salt
  • pepper
  • nutmeg
  • daisy
  • whipped cream

Preparation:

  1. Thoroughly wash and finely chop Giersch. Peel carrots, potatoes and celery, garlic and onions and cut into cubes.
  2. Pour 1.5 l of water into the pot and place with the yolk and vegetables and bring to a boil. Add the 2 portions of Knorr Boullion to the soup and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes.
  3. Then mix the soup thoroughly with the blender and season to taste with salt, pepper and nutmeg.
  4. To serve on the soup, add a blob of whipped cream or spray cream and garnish with daisies.

Scotland with Julia Reams-Giersch | Rick Steves Travel Talks | April 2024