Welsh Family Kitchen
POTATO LEEK SOUP 2013-01-24
Sometimes called vichyssoise
Ingredients:
3-4 cups peeled, diced potatoes
1 bunch leeks, thoroughly rinsed and thinly chopped. White parts only
32 oz chicken broth
1/2 cup white wine
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1 Tablespoon minced garlic
1 Tablespoon BTB Chicken
1 tablespoon bacon fat
S and P
Whipping cream, to taste (1/2 to 1. Cup)
Procedures:
Cook all together 45-50 minutes, or till tender.
Mash, or boat motor only till slightly puréed.
Too much will make potatoes like glue.
Add s and p and parsley if desired.
Notes:
2024-04-04: Made for lunch and the freezer.
2018-02-07: 2 quarts for the freezer.
2015-02-28: The leeks & potatoes were first sautéed in butter and bacon fat. We did not purée. Very good.
2014-07-12: not boat motored; very thick
2013-01-23: Added to our cookbook.
05/14/2024
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