We all know that radishes are colorful, crunchy, spicy and delicious but what can you do with their leafy green tops?  Instead of throwing then in the trash or compost, try this quick and easy soup.  It only takes a couple of minutes to prep the ingredients, then you can focus your attention elsewhere as it simmers for about 30 minutes.  After it is done simmering, blend it until smooth and enjoy!  The soup is thick and creamy, perfect for when those chilly summer nights come around.

This simple soup could be spiced up any number of ways, I think some dried cumin would be fantastic, or try it with fresh herbs added just after blending.

-Ellen

Ingredients:

1 medium onion

2 Tbsp butter

2 large potatoes

4 cups of radish tops

4 cups chicken broth

Preparation:

1.  Dice the onion and melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.  Add the onion to the melted butter and saute until the onion is fragrant, about 3-5 minutes.

2.  Slice the potatoes- you can cut them any way you wish, but the smaller the pieces, the less time they will need to simmer.

3.  Add the potato slices and the radish tops to the saucepan and stir to coat.  Pour in the chicken broth.

4.  Bring the soup to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to simmer for 30 minutes, or until the potatoes are soft.

5.  Blend the soup until smooth with an immersion blender, or if using a regular blender, allow the soup to cool a little before blending (to avoid unwanted burns in case of splatter or spillage)