Wild Garlic, Onion & Potato Soup from Newforge House

wildgarlicsoup

 

(John likes to garnish his with Guanciale Lardons & Wild Garlic Flowers)

 

Ingredients:

· 2 tbsp Rapeseed or Olive Oil (we like to use Broighter Gold Rapeseed Oil)

· 1 Large Onion, Chopped

· 2 Sticks of Celery, Chopped

· 350g Floury Potatoes (such as Maris Piper), diced

· 1 litre Chicken or Vegetable Stock

· 1 bouquet garni (bay leaf, thyme and parsley)

· 4 Large Handfuls of Wild Garlic, Finely Chopped

· 60ml Double Cream

· To taste Season with salt, pepper and a good squeeze of lemon juice

 

Method:

1. In a large pan, over a medium heat, sauté the onion and celery with a pinch of salt in the oil for 5-10 minutes until soft.

2. Add the potatoes and continue to cook for a couple of minutes.

3. Add the stock and bouquet garni, bring to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are soft: 15 minutes, approximately.

4. Add the wild garlic and simmer for a further two minutes.

5. Remove from heat and blend with a stick blender or in a liquidiser. Stir in cream, season to taste with salt, freshly ground pepper and lemon juice.

 

To serve:

Sprinkle with wild garlic flowers.

Optional: Lardons of Guanciale or bacon, pan fried or grilled until crispy.