Spring is Sprung!

Wild garlic in the hedgerows!

I love this time of year . The daffodils are out and there is wild garlic growing in the hedgerows. If you pick them when they are young and tender they make a lovely mild garlicky soup. They can also be washed and chopped and put into sandwiches instead of lettuce. 

Wild Garlic and Potato Soup

25g butter

couple of handfuls of wild garlic leaves

2 medium-sized potatoes

800 ml of chicken or vegetable stock

salt & pepper

Melt the butter in your soup pan. Slice the leaves into strips and add them to the pot and put the lid on. Let them soften in the butter while you peel and chop the potatoes into cubes. When the leaves are wilted add the potatoes and the stock. Bring up to the boil, then simmer for 20 minutes or until the potatoes are really soft. If you like, add a spoonful of cream and liquidize the soup.

"Spring is sprung the grass is riz. I wonder where the birdies is" has just come to mind! Have a lovely day!!