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Liebstöckel

lovage

noun LEEP-shtoe-kel Rare
Food & Drink Ingredients

Usage Note

Liebstöckel is the tall perennial herb with a strong celery-like flavour, also called Maggikraut because it resembles Maggi seasoning. The leaves and seeds are used in soups, stews, and to flavour Brühe (broth).

Examples

"Ein Zweig Liebstöckel im Suppentopf verleiht dem Gericht eine besondere Tiefe."

Natural Translation

A sprig of lovage in the soup pot gives the dish a special depth.

Literal Translation

A twig lovage in the soup-pot lends the dish a special depth.

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