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Potage Parmentier

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A pure, silky soup representing the soul of French home cooking, relying entirely on the natural flavor pairing of leeks, potatoes, and butter .

Cook 00:50
Yield 4 TO 6

Ingredients

  • 3 cups Potatoes, peeled and sliced
  • 3 cups Leeks, white and light green parts, washed and sliced
  • 6 cups Water or light chicken stock
  • 1.5 tsp Salt
  • 3 tbsp Unsalted butter or heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp Fresh parsley or chives, minced

Instructions

  1. 1
    Place the sliced potatoes, washed leeks, water or stock, and salt into a large, heavy soup pot.
  2. 2
    Bring the liquid to a boil over high heat, then drop the flame down to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 40 to 50 minutes until the vegetables are completely soft.
  3. 3
    Mash the vegetables directly in the pot with a fork or potato masher for a rustic texture, or process briefly with an immersion blender for a smoother consistency.
  4. 4
    Remove from heat and stir in the fresh butter or heavy cream right before serving to give the soup a luxurious sheen.
  5. 5
    Ladle into warm bowls and garnish with minced parsley or chives.
Category
Dinner
Cuisine
French

Recipe Attribution

Licensed under
Creative Commons Attribution 4.0