Cream Of Ramp Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 Tbsp. butter
2 bunches ramps, trimmed and chopped
3 Tbsp. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. garlic powder
4 c. chicken stock
1/2 c. dry white wine
1 1/4 c. milk
1/4 c. cream

Preparation

Melt butter in a deep pan.
Add ramps; saute for 3 to 4 minutes.
Stir in flour, salt, pepper and garlic, stirring 1 to 2 minutes.
Gradually stir in chicken stock.
Bring to boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes.
Stir in milk and cream; heat but do not boil.
Serve with croutons and grated Monterey Jack cheese.