Mike Emil Recipe Book Leek

Reportedly the following is an excerpt from Mike Emil’s forthcoming cookbook: These Are the Things Good for My Digestion. Although the title and the entire book are completely unconfirmed it seems very possible that the source revealing this book extraction is reliable. Naturally, the reclusive author and herb cultivator could not be contacted for comment. Evidently, he has had his locks changed again. We will keep you posted on the validity of this extract:

CELERY & APRICOT SOUP

Yield: 6 servings

1 lb Celery
4 oz Onion
4 oz Dried apricots
1 ½ ts Vegetable oil
1 ½ pt Vegetable stock
½ ts Salt
Pepper to taste

Trim the celery, wash & thinly slice. Peel & finely chop the onion. Finely chop the apricots. Heat oil. Add celery & onion, cover & saute, without browning, for 10 minutes. Shake the pan occasionally to prevent sticking. Add apricots, stock & seasonings. Bring to a boil, cover & simmer for 45 minutes. Allow to cool slightly before blending in a blender. Return to a pan & reheat. Serve hot.

Optional: Add vodka when blending and again when finished cooking. I suggest cranberry flavor, or wildberry for best flavor. Also doubles as a good hangover remedy.

- posted by Anonymous @ 10/02/2004 03:55:00 PM