Red Radish and Arugula Soup

Prep time: 30 minutes. Serves 4

Ingredients:

• 1 bunch fresh radishes (6-10, depending on size)
• 1 cup fresh arugula
• 3 stalks celery
• 1 large potato
• 1 shallot
• 2 cups water
• Chervil
• Salt and pepper (Sea salt)
• Goat Cheese (Chevre) from Pipe Dreams Fromage
• A dash of heavy cream or creme fraiche
• Baguette from Old World Bread

Directions:

• Wash arugula and peel potato
• Chop shallot and celery branches thinly
• Heat butter in a large pot and, when hot, add shallot
• Cook for 1 minute without browning and add celery
• Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, add arugula and let reduce, until it gives water
• Add potato cut in big pieces
• Add 2 cups water, salt and pepper
• Cool for about 15 to 20 minutes, until all vegetables are soft
• Add chopped fresh chervil
• Toast slices of baguette and cut long rectangulars
• Spread goat cheese on top and add slices of radish