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

Yusuf Zakaria
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This soup is delicious and very easy to make.


Ahmadmuzammil Naqshbandi
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit.


Grace Okunade
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover garlic.


hasebol Islam
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Emaan Abbasi
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This soup is amazing! The double garlic really makes it.


Jason Ledesma
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's also very filling and satisfying.


Favour Anya
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I was skeptical about this soup at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The double garlic really gives it a unique flavor that I've never tasted in a soup before.


Lisa Soria
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This soup is delicious and very easy to make. I used a variety of garlic, including roasted garlic, and it gave the soup a really nice depth of flavor.


Vanbeckon Promise
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover garlic.


Omar Atik
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's also very filling and satisfying.


Ariayn Shojib
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Mohamed Fainas
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This soup is amazing! The double garlic really makes it.


SK Ridoy (SK Ridoy)
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This soup is a must-try for garlic lovers! It's rich, flavorful, and very easy to make. I served it with a side of crusty bread and it was the perfect meal.


marialuz Almaraz
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I wasn't sure what to expect from this soup, but I was pleasantly surprised. The garlic flavor was not overpowering, and the soup was very creamy and comforting. I will definitely be making this again.


Sarah Ortiz
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This soup was easy to make and very flavorful. I used a variety of garlic, including roasted garlic, and it gave the soup a really nice depth of flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Mirac Marley
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I love garlic, so I was excited to try this soup. It didn't disappoint! The flavors were rich and complex, and the soup was very filling. I'll definitely be making this again.


Augustina Boateng
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This soup is amazing! The double garlic really gives it a unique flavor that I've never tasted in a soup before. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect.