Given our reputation as one of the finest places to eat in Brecon, we thought it fitting to share our very own Wild Garlic soup recipe with you as the leaves are just starting to show in the woods.
Wild Garlic is native to Britain, is also known as Bear leek, Bear’s garlic, Broad-leaved garlic, Buckrams, Ramsons, Wood garlic and can grow to heights of between 45 and 50 cm. The leaves and flowers are edible. Young leaves are delicious added to soups, sauces and pesto. Leaves appear in March and are best picked when young. The flowers emerge from April to June and can add a potent garlic punch to salads and sandwiches.
Far from being an average potato soup, Gliffaes’ own recipe incorporates wild garlic foraged from the surrounding countryside. Should you wish to emulate the offerings of our Brecon restaurant in the comfort of your own home, you can do so by following our Head Chef, Karl Cheetham’s wonderful recipe below.
5 large potatoes (either Maris Piper or King Edwards), 1 large onion, 1 leek, 2 cloves of garlic, half a litre of chicken stock or bouillon, 300 grams of wild garlic leaves, 100 grams of butter and 100 millilitres of double cream.
You will want to serve this soup with a large, flattened spoon and a deep bowl if possible. Allow to sit at room temperature for a couple of minutes before tucking in. We hope you enjoy our potato and wild garlic soup recipe.
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