2 garlic cloves, chopped AND 1 handful of mustard greens or turnip greens or arugula, also chopped
OR
3 fat bulbs green garlic, root and green parts trimmed, outer layer removed, and chopped
3 Tbsp. unsalted butter
3 cups sliced garlic scapes (about 3/4 lb)
1 1/2 tsps fresh thyme leaves
3/4 tsp. salt, to taste
Ground black pepper, to taste
1 large Yukon Gold potato, peeled and diced
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup milk or thin cream
2 tsps lemon juice, to taste
Nutmeg (freshly grated is best)
- In a soup pot, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the (green) garlic and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Add greens, scapes, thyme, salt and pepper, and sauté for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the potato and the broth, reduce the heat to medium, and simmer until the scapes and the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
- Add the milk or cream, and purée the soup.
- Stir in the lemon juice and season with more salt and pepper.
- Garnish with nutmeg and thyme leaves, and serve hot.
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