Classic Creamy Chicken and Wild Garlic Soup with Toasted Walnut Garnish

This dish is a delicious, savory soup that combines the rich flavors of creamy chicken with the aromatic essence of wild garlic. Toasted walnuts add a delightful crunch, offering a balance of textures that make this soup hearty and satisfying. Perfect for a comforting meal on a cool day, this recipe brings together the earthiness of wild garlic and the nutty depth of walnuts to create a southern European culinary delight.

Ingredients:

- 2 tablespoons olive oil- 1 medium onion, finely chopped- 2 cloves garlic, minced- 1 pound chicken breast, diced- 1 bunch of wild garlic leaves, washed and chopped- 4 cups chicken broth- 1 cup heavy cream- Salt and pepper to taste- 1/2 cup toasted walnuts, chopped- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Instructions:

1. **Prepare Ingredients:** Start by preparing all your ingredients. Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic. Dice the chicken breast into small, bite-sized pieces. Wash and chop the wild garlic leaves.

2. **Cook Chicken:** Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced chicken to the pot and cook until the chicken pieces are browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.

3. **Sauté Onion and Garlic:** In the same pot, add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant, about 5 minutes.

4. **Add Wild Garlic:** Stir in the chopped wild garlic leaves and cook for another 2 minutes, until they begin to wilt.

5. **Add Broth:** Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.

6. **Blend Soup:** Carefully use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth. If you don’t have an immersion blender, you can transfer the soup in batches to a regular blender and blend until smooth.

7. **Add Cream and Chicken:** Return the blended soup to the pot. Stir in the heavy cream and the cooked chicken pieces. Let it simmer for another 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

8. **Serve:** Serve the soup hot, garnished with chopped toasted walnuts and fresh parsley for an added touch of flavor and crunch.

Enjoy this Classic Creamy Chicken and Wild Garlic Soup with Toasted Walnut Garnish as a comforting and flavorful meal for any occasion!