Leprechaun Soup Recipe

Name: Leprechaun Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 slices of bacon; 2 cups ramp bulbs. Separate off the leaves, roughly chop, set aside; 1 Vidalia or Maui Maui Onion, chopped; 3 medium sized Russet potatoes, peeled and diced; 4 cups reduced sodium chicken (or vegetable) broth; 1 cup Half & Half or heavy cream; 1 pinch white pepper; 1 cup Dubliner white cheddar cheese, shredded; salt to taste; chives as garnish, optional

Servings: persons

6 slices of bacon
2 cups ramp bulbs. Separate off the leaves, roughly chop, set aside
1 Vidalia or Maui Maui Onion, chopped
3 medium sized Russet potatoes, peeled and diced
4 cups reduced sodium chicken (or vegetable) broth
1 cup Half & Half or heavy cream
1 pinch white pepper
1 cup Dubliner white cheddar cheese, shredded
salt to taste
chives as garnish, optional

1
["Rinse the ramps in cold water. Remove the roots. Cut the ramp leaves off and set aside. Chop the ramp bulbs and the stems. Chop the onion.", "In a large skillet or Dutch oven, fry the bacon until crispy, remove from the pan, crumble and set aside. Pour off all but 2 TBSP. of the bacon grease. Add ramp bulbs, stems and onions.", "Saute on medium-low heat until the vegetables are tender. Add the broth and the potatoes. Simmer until the potatoes are tender.", "While the potatoes are cooking; stack the ramp leaves together and roll the leaves up tightly (sleeping bag style.) Then slice (Chiffonade) or roughly chop.", "Put the Half & Half into a 2 cup glass measuring cup. Add the ramp leaves. Use an immersion blender to puree the leaves and cream. Blend until smooth.
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* Don't use a food processor. It heats up the leaves and you will lose the pretty color.", "Stir the cream mixture into the soup. Add the cheese. Heat thoroughly without boiling. Add salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with the reserved bacon, more cheese and chives- (optional)
3
Serve hot or cool to room temperature, cover, and chill thoroughly to serve cold as you would a vichyssoise.", "Serve with crusty artisan bread or the Ramp Chimichurri Challah bread (pictured.)"]

1022

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

101

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 slices of bacon, 2 cups ramp bulbs. Separate off the leaves, roughly chop, set aside, 1 Vidalia or Maui Maui Onion, chopped, 3 medium sized Russet potatoes, peeled and diced, and more.

Yes, Leprechaun Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Leprechaun Soup

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