Old Fashioned Lovage and Potato Soup

In a large saucepan, saute the chopped onion in olive oil until translucent; then add the cubed potatoes and mix together.

Add the stock and milk, simmering until the potatoes are nearly tender.

When potatoes are soft,add the lovage and liquidise the soup, adding further stock or milk if a thinner consistency is required.

Check the seasoning and add salt and pepper to taste.

Return to the saucepan and heat through gently - do NOT allow the soup to boil.

Serve hot and garnish with the remaining lovage and crusty bread and butter or bread rolls.

This travels very well in a thermos flask for a warming picnic soup.