This wild garlic and potato soup is made with a few simple ingredients. A quick, budget-friendly spring soup ready in about 30 minutes.
This wild garlic and potato soup is simple and quick. You only need a few ingredients, and it's a great way to use fresh wild garlic. If you are new to foraging, have a look at my What to Do With Wild Garlic guide.
Wild garlic season is short. In Germany, it usually lasts from April to early May, so I make this soup often while I can. My son loves potato soup, so adding wild garlic was an easy choice. During the season, I also make Wild Garlic Pasta for a quick meal.
Wild garlic, also called Allium ursinum, is related to chives. It grows across Europe and parts of North America. Be careful when foraging. Wild garlic can look similar to Lily of the Valley, which is poisonous. If you are new to foraging, go with someone experienced the first time.
If you have more leaves, you can also make Wild Garlic Butter or Wild Garlic Crepes.
Ingredients: 6 + salt & pepper | Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 25 minutes | Servings: 4 | Difficulty: Easy
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Recipe Ingredients
Wild garlic: Wash well and remove thick stems if needed.
Potatoes: Use floury or all-purpose potatoes for a smoother soup. If you like this kind of meal, you can also try my Creamy Bacon Potato and Leek Soup.
Cream: Adds body, but you can reduce the amount if you prefer a lighter soup.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
How to make wild garlic soup?
Step #1: Cook the onion in butter or oil until soft.
Step #2: Add potatoes and chopped wild garlic (keep a few leaves for serving).
Step #3: Pour in the stock, add salt and pepper.
Step #4: Simmer until the potatoes are soft, about 15-20 minutes.
Step #5: Stir in the cream.
Step #6: Blend until smooth, then reheat gently and adjust the seasoning.
How to store and reheat?
Store in the fridge for 3-4 days in a sealed container.
Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave.
Serving suggestions
Serve the soup with fresh bread or a simple side salad. It goes well with No-Knead Spelt Bread, a quick Yogurt Soda Bread, or a light green salad.
Wild Garlic and Potato Soup
Ingredients
- 3.5 oz wild garlic a very large bunch
- 1 lb potatoes
- 1 medium onion
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
- 4¼ cups chicken stock or vegetable broth, Note
- â…“ cup heavy cream
- fine sea salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Clean the wild garlic leaves thoroughly. Keep 4-5 large ones for garnishing. Roughly chop the rest. Set aside.3.5 oz wild garlic
- Peel and cube the potatoes and set them aside. Finely chop the onion and set it aside.1 lb potatoes+ 1 medium onion
- Cook onions: Heat the oil in a pot. Cook the onions until translucent, 2-3 minutes, while stirring often.1 tablespoon olive oil
- Simmer the soup: Add potatoes and wild garlic. Pour in the stock. Cover, bring to a boil, and cook on medium-low heat until the potatoes are soft, about 15-20 minutes, but check.4¼ cups chicken stock
- Blend: Add the cream and blend the soup. Adjust the taste with salt and pepper. Garnish with the remaining and finely chopped wild garlic leaves.â…“ cup heavy cream + fine sea salt and black pepper
Notes
- For a vegan version, make the soup with oil, vegetable broth, and vegan cream (like oat or soy cream).
Dinara says
made it today and it’s delicious 🥰 I used home made vegan broth and coconut cream, I also added nutritional yeast and bit of turmeric ðŸ¤ðŸ¤— thanks for the recipe, I’ve got a question, do you make it throughout a year when there’s no fresh wild garlic but only preserved? Not sure is gonna taste the same tho..🙄
Adina says
Hi Dinara. I am happy you liked it. I make it always fresh but you can definitely freeze wild garlic leaves and use them later.
Stella says
Just made this for dinner tonight (with potatoes that were cooked at the weekend and the addition of about 50g of Feta that needed using up) and it really is delicious. Thank you!
Adina says
I am so happy to hear it, Stella. Thank you.
Saba says
Where is the recipe?
Adina says
At the end of the post. Above the comments.
Adina says
Sorry. There ist something wrong with the mobile version, I have just noticed. I will try to fix ist as soon as it gets.