Wild Garlic and Potato Soup

 Prep Time: 10mins
Cook Time: 15mins
Ready in: 25

Seamus Commons is here with a recipe using wild garlic, which is in season at the moment

Ingredients

  • 1/2 a small Onion - Chopped

  • 1/2 Clove of Garlic - Chopped

  • 200g of Wild Garlic Leaves Washed

  • 2 Leeks (Washed and Diced)

  • 2 Baker Potatoes (Peeled and Finely Diced)

  • 100grams of Smoked Bacon

  • 1 Sprig of Thyme Chopped

  • 50ml Double Cream

  • Salt and Ground Black Pepper to season

  • 300ml Pint of Chicken Stock

  • 1 Tablespoons of Rapeseed Oil

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Method

  1. Heat the oil in a saucepan over a medium heat. Add the bacon, onion, potatoes, thyme, leeks and fry for 3-4 minutes, until softened without colour. Add clove of Garlic and Leaves.

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  3. Add the chicken stock and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for ten minutes. Remove the bacon.

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  5. Add the cream and use a hand blender to liquidise the soup.

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  7. Season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper and serve in a warm bowl.

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  9. Tips:

  10. Use a thick based pot when cooking as it allows the veg to slowly cook and it avoids sticking and burning.

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