Creamy Spring Onion Soup
Recipe from
Food & Wine
This fresh-tasting soup can be prepared with scallions or green garlic (which is harvested before the cloves have matured and has a subtle garlic flavor). A swirl of buttermilk mixed with fresh goat cheese at the end adds a nice tang.

Servings:
8
Prep Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Ingredients
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2 tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oilsee savings

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4 bunchesscallions, white and tender green parts cut into 1-inch lengths, green tops thinly slicedsee savings

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4leeks, white and tender green parts only, thinly slicedsee savings

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1fennel bulb, thinly slicedsee savings

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1onion, thinly slicedsee savings

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Salt and freshly ground white peppersee savings

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2 cupsdry white winesee savings

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3 cupswatersee savings

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2 cupsheavy creamsee savings

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3/4 cupbuttermilksee savings

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2 ouncesfresh goat cheese, softened (1/4 cup)see savings

Directions
1.
In a large pot, heat the oil. Add the white and tender green parts of the scallions, along with the leeks, fennel and onion; season with salt and white pepper. Cook over low heat, stirring, until the vegetables begin to soften, 15 minutes. Add the wine and boil over high heat until reduced to a few tablespoons, 12 minutes. Add the water and cream and bring to a simmer. Cook until the vegetables are very tender and pale green, 15 minutes. Add the scallion green tops and cook just until softened, 2 minutes.
2.
Working in batches, puree the soup in a blender and return it to the pot. Season with salt and white pepper.
3.
In a medium bowl, whisk the buttermilk with the goat cheese. Ladle the soup into shallow bowls, drizzle with the creamed goat cheese and serve.
Make Ahead
The soup and creamed goat cheese can be refrigerated separately overnight. Reheat the soup before serving.
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