Guest guest Posted November 13, 2007 Report Share Posted November 13, 2007 Should the flowers of the oleander be included in the soup? Or can the flowers be included? Is there any reason to or not to? I would like to make some soup but would like to know if I should or shouldn't include the flowers? Mary Hards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 13, 2007 Report Share Posted November 13, 2007 I have always used every part of the plant except the roots, Mary. I just wash the dust off and use everything. I use pruning shears to chop the plant up prior to putting it in the pot. The finer you chop it, the more surface area in contact with the boiling water, and so the better the extraction into the water. Be sure to use at least 4, preferably 7 large strainers with coffee filters and/or paper towels to filter your soup. You can buy lint-free paper towels and filters.Don't skimp on the proportion of alcohol to preserve the soup. You can try many things to get a better flavor. Look in the flavors in the bakery section of your store. Lemon works best for me.May God bless your efforts.Dr. GoebelMary <maihards wrote: Should the flowers of the oleander be included in the soup? Or can the flowers be included? Is there any reason to or not to? I would like to make some soup but would like to know if I should or shouldn't include the flowers? Mary Hards Be a better pen pal. Text or chat with friends inside Mail. See how. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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