Best Ramps Wild Leeks Soup Recipes

Cream of Ramps (Wild Leeks) Soup image

Provided by Molly53

Categories Vegetable

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups ramps, bulbs halved lengthwise
1 cup ramps, leaves chopped
1/4 cup butter
3 tablespoons flour
6 cups chicken broth or 6 cups vegetable broth
2 egg yolks
1 cup heavy cream, divided
salt and pepper, to taste
ramps, leaves minced (for garnish)

Steps:

Melt butter in large saucepan over medium low heat.
Saute ramps bulbs and chopped leaves.
When tender, stir in flour, mixing well. Slowly whisk in broth; simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Beat egg yolks and 2/3 cup cream together until blended; blend mixture into soup a little at a time.
When completely blended into soup, raise heat and bring to a near boil.
Stir until thickened.
Salt and pepper to taste.
Whip remaining 1/3 cup cream; top each serving with a generous spoonful then garnish with minced wild leek leaves.

Ramps (Wild Leeks) Soup image

Provided by Molly53

Categories Potato

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
2 onions, peeled and chopped
3 cups water
1 cup cooked ham, diced
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups milk
3 tablespoons flour
2 cups fresh ramps, cleaned and minced (both white and green parts)
butter, for garnish

Steps:

Peel and dice potatoes and onions; place in large saucepan and add water, diced ham, salt and pepper.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium and cook until potatoes are just done.
Add ramps; cook five minutes more.
Mix the flour into the milk; stir briskly to make a smooth emulsion.
Add to soup; bring just to boiling point.
Serve hot with a small pat of butter in each bowl to garnish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306.9, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 32.5, Sodium 846.4, Carbohydrate 47.5, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 3.2, Protein 13.8