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Creamy Garlic Scape Soup with Crispy Prosciutto

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A silky, creamy soup featuring fresh garlic scapes blended into a smooth base, topped with salty, crispy prosciutto for a comforting yet fresh springtime dish.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound garlic scapes, chopped into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth, low sodium
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 ounces prosciutto, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, finely chopped (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Rinse garlic scapes and chop into 1-inch pieces. Peel and finely chop the yellow onion. Mince the garlic cloves.
  2. In a large soup pot, melt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent and soft, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Add chopped garlic scapes to the pot and stir to coat with butter, onion, and garlic mixture. Pour in 4 cups broth. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes until scapes soften.
  4. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until silky smooth. If using a regular blender, blend in batches carefully.
  5. Stir in 1 cup heavy cream, season with salt, pepper, and optional thyme. Simmer gently for 3 minutes. Just before serving, add 1 teaspoon lemon juice.
  6. While soup simmers, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add prosciutto slices in a single layer and cook until crisp and browned, about 3-4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
  7. Ladle soup into bowls and top each serving with crispy prosciutto. Garnish with extra thyme or cracked black pepper if desired.

Notes

Slowly sauté onions and garlic to bring out sweetness and mellow raw garlic scapes. Use an immersion blender for quick, less messy pureeing. Crisp prosciutto carefully to avoid bitterness. Add lemon juice at the end to brighten flavors. Adjust soup thickness with extra broth or cream if needed. Store prosciutto separately to keep it crispy.

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