Calling all soup enthusiasts! Are you looking for a hearty and flavorful soup that truly embodies the essence of spring? Look no further than ramps and potato soup. This delectable dish combines the unique, garlicky flavor of ramps with the creamy texture of potatoes, resulting in a culinary masterpiece that is both comforting and sophisticated. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook just starting out, this recipe is sure to impress your taste buds and leave you craving more. So gather your ingredients, prepare your cooking utensils, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create the ultimate ramps and potato soup.
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RAMPS AND POTATO SOUP
Here's something a little unusual to do with the ramps that pop up at the farmers' market in the spring. Sauté them with some potatoes in bacon fat - always a good idea - and then simmer in chicken broth with some spices until done. You can mash up the potatoes a little to lend a smoother texture to the soup, or not. Either way: springtime deliciousness!
Provided by Kim Severson
Categories dinner, appetizer
Time 35m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large Dutch oven over medium heat, fry bacon until fat is rendered and bacon is crispy. Remove bacon and reserve for another purpose. Add ramps and potatoes to bacon fat and sauté over medium heat until ramps are tender, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with flour and stir to mix.
- Stir in chicken broth. Cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in cream and heat until steaming; do not boil. Salt and pepper to taste, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 413, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Sodium 949 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams
RAMP SOUP
Steps:
- Trim roots from ramps and slip off outer skin on bupounds if loose. Cut green tops from ramps and coarsely chop enough greens to measure 3 cups (reserve remainder for another use). Thinly slice ramp bulbs, including pink stems.
- Cook ramp bulbs, onion, white pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in oil in a large heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 10 minutes. Add wine, then boil over high heat, stirring occasionally, until evaporated completely. Add broth and simmer, partially covered, stirring occasionally, until onions and ramps are very soft, about 20 minutes. Stir in ramp greens and boil 1 minute.
- Working in batches, purée soup in a blender until very smooth, about 1 minute per batch (use caution when blending hot liquids), then strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a large heatproof bowl, pressing hard on and then discarding solids. Return soup to cleaned pot and bring just to a boil. Whisk in cheese and butter until smooth. Season with salt.
RAMP POTATOES
In the springtime, I always look forward to making ramp potatoes. If you've never had a ramp, you are missing out! A member of the leek family, they have a taste like garlic, onion, and a little something special!
Provided by cookin'mama08
Categories Side Dish Vegetables
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until beginning to soften, about 10 minutes; drain.
- Heat bacon drippings in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir potatoes in the hot drippings until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Stir ramps and bacon with the potatoes; season with salt and black pepper. Continue cooking until the ramps are soft, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 504.7 calories, Carbohydrate 102.6 g, Cholesterol 12.7 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 9.9 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 308.9 mg, Sugar 8.8 g
RAMPS AND POTATOES
Ramps are "wild leeks," in the onion and garlic family, and rather unique. If you live in the Appalachian or Allegheny Mountains, they may be growing wild in your yard! Ramps appear in early Spring, and may be mixed into hushpuppies or corn bread. This old recipe pairs ramps with potatoes.
Provided by D. Todd Miller
Categories Potato
Time 30m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Fry bacon in skillet, remove from the pan and set aside.
- Put diced potatoes in bacon grease and let fry 3 to 4 minutes. Add cut up ramps and continue frying until potatoes are well done.
- Put previously fried bacon on top of potatoes and ramps. Let simmer for about 2 minutes. Salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 536, Fat 34.3, SaturatedFat 11.4, Cholesterol 51.5, Sodium 645.1, Carbohydrate 43.5, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 1.9, Protein 13.8
POTATO AND WILD LEEK SOUP
Leeks (some call them "ramps" ) grow wild here in the foothills of the Alleghenies. I adpated this from a recipe that I found online. The ingredient list below says "ramps" because Recipezaar kept changing it from "wild leeks" to "leek" which is a completely different vegetable.
Provided by Barb 3663
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 1h
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Scrub and dice potatoes, skin and all.
- Melt butter in a 5 quart pot, add diced potatoes and salt and saute till lightly golden.
- Add water and bouillon cubes, simmer.
- Wash and trim the leeks.
- Using kitchen shears snip half of of the leeks into small pieces and add to the pot.
- Simmer till potatoes are tender.
- Blend half the soup with a stick blender or in a regular blender till creamy and thick. Add back into the pot.
- Add milk slowly. Heat till once again hot but not boiling.
- Snip the remaing leeks into the pot, do not boil, just keep warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.1, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 12.5, Sodium 576.4, Carbohydrate 33, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 1.6, Protein 5.7
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh ramps. If you can't find ramps, you can substitute leeks or green onions.
- To make the soup extra creamy, add a dollop of sour cream or crème fraîche before serving.
- Season the soup to taste with salt and pepper. You may also want to add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a little spice.
- Serve the soup immediately, or store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can also freeze the soup for up to 3 months.
Conclusion:
Ramps and potato soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a spring meal. The ramps add a unique flavor to the soup, and the potatoes make it thick and creamy. This soup is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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