We've been pulling up lots of green garlic on the farm. Why? Even though we space our cloves carefully when we plant, there are still some that grow up in doubles and even triples for various reasons. We thin them to give the strongest plant the space to grow and become a nice big bulb of garlic.
What is green garlic? Basically, green garlic is garlic that isn't all the way developed. It looks a lot like a scallion at this stage. But, green garlic has a wonderful mild garlic flavor. Seems like you can put it in just about anything. We've cooked it up in stir fries, quiche, egg rolls, and even put it raw into coleslaw, salsa, and salad. All delicious. We've also made the classic potato leek soup with a garlic twist. It's easy:
Green Garlic, Leek, and Potato Soup
- Slice one bunch of green garlic & bunch of leeks
- In a large pot melt approximately 4 tablespoons of butter (enough to coat)
- Add green garlic and leeks. Saute on a medium-low heat until wilted but not browned, around 10-20 minutes
- Peel and thinly slice 4-6 medium potatoes and add to pot
- Cover with chicken or vegetable broth and cook until potatoes are soft
- Lightly mash with a potato masher or puree in blender if desired
- Add salt and pepper to taste
That's it! Like it more garlicky? Add more green garlic. Want it to go further? Add more potatoes or broth. Vary the amounts according to what you like. It's soup, there's lots of room to play around. You could even saute the green garlic and leeks then put everything in the crock pot and let it simmer. What a great meal to come home to at the end of the day!
What's your favorite green garlic recipe? We have a lot more to eat. If you're in the area and want to pick up a bunch or so, just let us know!
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