"Potage Parmentier or Potato Leep Soup is the quintessential French dinner soup."
Potage Parmentier – Potato Leek Soup
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Prep time: 5mins
Cook time: 40mins
Serves or Makes: 4
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ingredients
- 3 potatoes
- 3 cups leeks
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 4 water
- 4 tablespoons whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons chives
Method
Step 1
In a large, heavy bottom pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the leek and sauté until the leeks are soft, 4 minutes.
Step 2
Add the potatoes and cook for a couple of minutes. Add the water and salt and partially cover cooking at medium heat for 30 to 40 minutes or until the vegetables are nice and tender.
Step 3
With an immersion blender or food mill, mash all the vegetables to a rich paste-like consistency.
Step 4
Off the heat, and just before serving into the soup bowl add the whipping cream and stir well.
Step 5
Ladle on bowls, place a dollop of crème Fraiche in the middle, and sprinkle the chive over it.