Wild garlic soup – that's the taste of spring!
In April, wild garlic sprouts from the forest floor in many places. This wild herb is said to have healing properties, as it is rich in vitamin C, magnesium, and iron. Wild garlic owes its essential oils, which give it an aromatic, garlicky flavor, to its relatives in the onion family. This green harbinger of spring also has much to offer in terms of culinary delights.
Fresh pesto and flavorful spreads made from wild garlic are practically classics. Another favorite is aromatic wild garlic soup – the perfect spring dish for the whole family.
34 min
Total Time
19 min
Cooking Time
15 min
Preperation Time
Ingredients
| 100 g | fresh wild garlic |
| 2x | Spring onions |
| Butter for frying | |
| 1x | medium potato (floury) |
| 2x | cloves of garlic |
| 1 tbsp | flour |
| 800 ml | broth |
| 100 ml | Cream |
| 1 shot | lemon juice |
| 1 pinch | nutmeg |
| Salt and pepper |
Instructions
Step 1 of 6:
Before cooking comes the work: The wild garlic must be washed and, along with the spring onion, finely chopped. The potato is also peeled and diced, and the garlic is pressed.
Step 2 of 6:
Melt the butter in a tall pot; sauté the wild garlic and spring onions over medium heat. It's important not to turn the heat up too high, as the herb will otherwise fry and the butter will reach its smoke point.
Step 3 of 6:
Now add the diced potatoes, which will later give the soup its creaminess thanks to their starch. Then add the garlic; it enhances the delicate flavor of the wild garlic.
Step 4 of 6:
After all the ingredients have been sautéed for 3-4 minutes, stir in a tablespoon of flour and pour in the broth.
Step 5 of 6:
To cook the potato, simmer the soup for another 10-15 minutes. Then add the cream while stirring constantly – and then it's time to blend! An immersion blender is recommended for this, but a stand mixer also works well. Just be careful not to seal the mixer airtight, as the soup is hot and pressure can build up.
Step 6 of 6:
Finally, season the wild garlic soup with salt and pepper. A pinch of nutmeg and a dash of lemon juice provide an extra kick of freshness.
Serving Tip: Homemade croutons perfectly round off the soup's flavor. Simply dice your bread of choice, pan-fry it until golden brown with a little oil, and garnish the wild garlic soup with them.
Enjoy your meal!
