DOUBLE GARLIC SOUP

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This creamy soup of pairs two spring delicacies: green garlic, which are the tender bulbs that arrives early in the season, still attached to the greens, and garlic scapes, which look like curlicue tulip stems are the flower shoots of the garlic bulb. The two are sautéed in butter, then puréed.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     soups and stews, appetizer

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 fat bulbs green garlic, root and green parts trimmed, outer layer removed
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 cups sliced garlic scapes (about 3/4 pound)
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, more for garnish
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, more to taste
Ground black pepper to taste
1 large Yukon Gold potato, peeled and diced
1 quart chicken or vegetable broth
1 cup half-and-half or whole milk
2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, or to taste
Freshly grated nutmeg

Steps:

  • Chop green garlic. In a soup pot, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add green garlic and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add scapes, thyme, salt and pepper, and sauté for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in potato and broth, reduce heat to medium, and simmer until scapes and potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Add half-and-half, and purée soup with an immersion blender or pour into a regular blender. Stir in the lemon juice and season with more salt and pepper. Garnish with nutmeg and thyme leaves, and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 415, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 61 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 441 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Wasif Sajjad
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so flavorful. I love that it's made with all healthy ingredients. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Shaun Irvin
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I made this soup last night and it was amazing! I used low sodium chicken broth and added a little bit of salt and pepper to taste. I also added a few slices of crusty bread to the bowls before serving. It was the perfect meal for a cold winter night


Tiilah Mgassi
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This soup is delicious! I love the combination of the garlic and the chicken broth. It's the perfect soup for a cold winter night. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Thakur Deepak
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I used low sodium chicken broth and added a little bit of salt and pepper to taste. I also added a few slices of crusty bread to the bowls before serving. It was the perfect sou


Guzel Kilicarslan
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so flavorful. I love that it's made with all healthy ingredients. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Khattak Jaan
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I made this soup last night and it was amazing! I used low sodium chicken broth and added a little bit of salt and pepper to taste. I also added a few slices of crusty bread to the bowls before serving. It was the perfect meal for a cold winter night


Shanzaib Malik
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This soup is delicious! I love the combination of the garlic and the chicken broth. It's the perfect soup for a cold winter night. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


MD Ariyan Saiful
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I used low sodium chicken broth and added a little bit of salt and pepper to taste. I also added a few slices of crusty bread to the bowls before serving. It was the perfect sou


Oscar Ortega
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so flavorful. I love that it's made with all healthy ingredients. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Tawananyasha Mtisi
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I made this soup last night and it was delicious! I used low sodium chicken broth and added a little bit of salt and pepper to taste. I also added a few slices of crusty bread to the bowls before serving. It was the perfect meal for a cold winter nig


Bikash Bista
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This soup is amazing! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's so flavorful. I love the combination of the garlic and the chicken broth. It's the perfect soup for a cold winter night.