9-Herb-Soup for Maundy Thursday

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: fresh cilantro

💰Cheaper: dried parsley

Dried parsley is less expensive and has a longer shelf life.

fresh dill

🥗Healthier: fresh fennel fronds

💰Cheaper: dried dill

Dried dill can be a cost-effective alternative.

fresh tarragon

🥗Healthier: fresh basil

💰Cheaper: dried tarragon

Dried tarragon is often more affordable.

fresh sorrel

🥗Healthier: fresh arugula

💰Cheaper: spinach

Spinach is widely available and less expensive.

Introduce the soup as a Central European tradition for Maundy Thursday.

Mention that it consists of at least nine wild herbs.

List the herbs being used: wild mustard, Swiss chard, wild chicory, nettles, sow thistle, sorrel, wood sorrel, ribwort, and chickweed.

Bring the soup to a boil, but caution not to boil it too much to retain the green goodness.

Mention that the soup can be thickened with either cream or egg yolks.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary