GREEN GARLIC, POTATO AND LEEK SOUP
A very pale green springtime cousin of vichyssoise, this purée is comforting when served hot, refreshing when cold.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, weekday, soups and stews, appetizer
Time 1h
Yield Serves six
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Trim off the tough green ends of the garlic bulbs. If the garlic has formed cloves, separate them and remove the thick shells from the tender cloves. If it has not formed cloves, just remove the outside layers. Chop coarsely. You should have about 1 cup chopped green garlic.
- Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy soup pot over medium heat. Add the leeks, green garlic, celery and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook gently for five to 10 minutes until the vegetables have softened but not colored. Add the potatoes, water, bouquet garni and salt to taste. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover and simmer 30 minutes.
- Purée the soup using an immersion blender. Alternatively, purée in a standing blender working in 1 1/2-cup batches; pull a towel tightly over the top, rather than a tight-fitting lid, to prevent splashes. Put through a medium strainer, pressing the soup through with the back of a ladle or with a pestle. Reheat, taste and adjust salt. Add freshly ground pepper. Ladle into soup bowls, and sprinkle chopped fresh parsley, chervil or chopped fresh tarragon over each serving. Alternatively, chill and serve cold. You can thin out if you wish with milk or stock.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 234, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 44 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 1065 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams
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[email protected]This soup is absolutely delicious! I will definitely be making it again and again.
Jay Parker
[email protected]I'm not sure why, but my soup turned out really bland. I even added extra salt and pepper, but it still didn't have much flavor.
Christina Toronjo
[email protected]Overall, I thought this soup was pretty good. It was easy to make, and it tasted pretty good. I would definitely make it again.
Mr. Faisu
[email protected]I made this soup in a slow cooker, and it turned out great! It was so easy to just throw all the ingredients in the slow cooker and let it cook all day.
Rai Nadeem
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my soup turned out really watery. I followed the recipe exactly, but it just didn't thicken up.
nadeem sarbaazi
[email protected]This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Reaoleboga Motale
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this soup. It's made with just a few ingredients, but it's packed with flavor.
Hawah Naya
[email protected]This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's warm and comforting, and it fills you up.
Rohoman Hassan
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of leek soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It was delicious!
AHMAD SWAFTA
[email protected]I made this soup for a party, and it was a big hit! Everyone loved it.
Mister Morne Van der Berg
[email protected]This soup was a disaster! The flavors didn't go well together at all, and the texture was weird.
Md Sheikh ahammed
[email protected]I found this soup to be a bit bland. I added some extra salt and pepper, and it helped a bit, but it still wasn't very flavorful.
Own Boss
[email protected]I thought this soup was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.
Thandeka Mbava
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The soup was flavorful and creamy, and it was easy to make. I would definitely recommend it.
Zahid Amin
[email protected]I've made this soup several times, and it's always a success. It's a great way to use up leftover potatoes and leeks.
Sara Alvarez
[email protected]I love this soup! It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Bakar King
[email protected]This soup was amazing! The flavors of the green garlic, potato, and leek blended perfectly, and the texture was creamy and smooth. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly.