Recipe
Potato And Leek Soup
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup diced cooked ham
- 1 cup chopped onions
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/2 cup chopped parsnips
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 1/2 pounds thinly sliced washed leeks (white part only, about 6 cups)
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
- 2 quarts Chicken Stock [2]
- 1 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 1/4 teaspoons freshly ground white pepper
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Directions
- Place an 8-quart stockpot over medium heat, and add the olive oil to it. Once the oil is hot, about 1 minute, add the butter. Once the butter has melted, add the ham and sear, browning on all sides, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the onions, celery, and parsnips to the pot and cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes. Once the vegetables are cooked, add the garlic to the pan and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Follow with the leeks and thyme. Cook the leeks, stirring often, for 10 minutes. Pour the stock into the pot and bring the contents to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Add the potatoes, salt, and white pepper and cook until the potatoes are tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat, and puree the soup with an immersion blender, or in batches in a bar blender. Return the pureed soup to the stove and bring to a simmer. Add the cream to the soup and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Taste the soup and season if necessary. Serve garnished with parsley.
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