Creamy Wild Garlic Soup
4 servings
20 minutes
Creamy wild garlic soup is a refined dish of European cuisine that combines the softness of cream with the piquant freshness of wild garlic. Wild garlic, known for its spring aromas, gives this soup a light garlic hint, making it extraordinarily fragrant. Historically, this soup was prepared in rural areas of Europe in spring when wild garlic appears in the forests. The delicate taste of cream and onion harmoniously enriches the texture of the dish, while white pepper adds a subtle spiciness. This soup is perfect for a light lunch or dinner, especially on cool days when you want to warm up and enjoy a rich yet delicate flavor. Serve with crispy croutons or fresh bread to highlight its creamy consistency.
1
Finely chop the ramson to get about 5 tablespoons of greens.
- Wild garlic (ramson): 1 bunch
2
Melt butter in a saucepan and add finely chopped onion. Sauté on low heat until golden. Then add flour and sauté for another minute, mixing well.
- Butter: 25 g
- Onion: 1 head
- Wheat flour: 25 g
3
Gradually pour in the broth, constantly stirring and breaking up lumps.
- Chicken broth: 0.75 l
4
Then pour in half of the cream and add the chopped ramsons. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and cook for about 10 minutes.
- Cream: 0.25 l
- Wild garlic (ramson): 1 bunch
5
Chop everything with a blender, but not to a completely homogeneous mass. Add salt and pepper.
- Salt: to taste
- Ground white pepper: to taste
6
Lightly whip the remaining cream and add it to the soup.
- Cream: 0.25 l
