{"id":62196,"date":"2023-12-27T12:51:25","date_gmt":"2023-12-27T11:51:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/znam.si\/uncategorized\/dandelion-cream-soup\/"},"modified":"2025-09-26T14:06:24","modified_gmt":"2025-09-26T12:06:24","slug":"dandelion-cream-soup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/znam.si\/en\/recepti-in-hrana\/jedi-na-zlico\/dandelion-cream-soup\/","title":{"rendered":"Dandelion cream soup"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Dandelion cream soup<\/strong> is fresh and nutritious, combining the true flavors of spring. The delicate blend of dandelion leaves, potatoes, onions and spices creates a creamy texture that soothes and satisfies. Served with a spoon of sour cream, it can be enjoyed as a light meal or as an appetizer before the main course.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ingredients for dandelion cream soup (for 4 people)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>400 g dandelion leaves (washed and dried)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 onion, finely chopped<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 carrots, sliced into rounds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 potatoes, cut into cubes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 cloves of garlic, minced<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1.5 liters vegetable stock<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 tablespoons olive oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>salt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>pepper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>juice of 1\/2 lemon (optional)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a spoon of sour cream for serving (optional)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a few dandelion flowers, croutons, or seeds for garnish<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Method<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"dropcapp4\">1Clean the dandelion leaves, rinse in cold water, dry and roughly chop.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"dropcapp4\">2In a large pot, heat olive oil. Add the chopped onion, a little salt and saut\u00e9 for 5 minutes until soft. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"dropcapp4\">3Add the potatoes, carrots and garlic, then fry together. Saut\u00e9 for about 5 minutes until the vegetables soften slightly. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"dropcapp4\">4Add the dandelion leaves, cover with vegetable stock. Lower the heat and cook for about 20 minutes until the vegetables are soft. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"dropcapp4\">5Blend the soup until smooth. Season with salt and pepper as needed, and add more stock if the soup is too thick. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"dropcapp4\">6Just before serving, stir in the lemon juice, then serve with a spoon of sour cream or yogurt and garnish with wild herbs if desired.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tips for the perfect dandelion cream soup<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p>\u2022 It\u2019s best to use young dandelion leaves \u2013 they\u2019re less bitter.<br\/>\u2022 Adding a bit of cream gives the soup a gentle, rounded note.<br\/>\u2022 For a creamier texture, you can also add a bit of cream cheese before blending.<br\/>\u2022 If you like it spicy, add a pinch of nutmeg or a little black pepper.<br\/>\u2022 You can prepare the soup a day ahead \u2013 the flavors become more intense the next day.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Can I use frozen dandelion?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>Yes, you can also use frozen dandelion, but add it at the cooking stage and cook well.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What goes well on the side?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>Dandelion cream soup goes perfectly with a slice of homemade bread, crispy croutons or as a starter before a light lunch or dinner.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Can I add other wild herbs?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>Absolutely. This soup also works well with other wild herbs such as wild garlic, nettles, chickweed, violet leaves and more, to enrich both color and flavor. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dandelion cream soup is fresh and nutritious, combining the true flavors of spring. The delicate blend of dandelion leaves, potatoes, onions and spices creates a creamy texture that soothes and satisfies. Served with a spoon of sour cream, it can be enjoyed as a light meal or as an appetizer before the main course. 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