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Рецепт CREAM OF LEEK, FENNEL & POTATO SOUP
by Devaki Das

CREAM OF LEEK, FENNEL & POTATO SOUP
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Ингредиенты

  • Recipe for
  • 3 large leeks
  • 1 fresh fennel
  • 2 medium potatoes
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • fresh chives (enough to make 1/4 cup, chopped)
  • 6 cups chicken stock
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbs butter
  • 3/4 tsp salt

Инструкции

  1. Preparation-
  2. Leeks - Cut the leeks at the point where the leaves turn dark green & discard the leaves. Slice the leeks in half, cut & discard root tip and roughly chop.
  3. Potatoes - Peel and dice
  4. Fennel bulb - Separate bulb from leaves. Discard all but 4-5 sprigs of fennel fronds. Halve the bulb and slice.
  5. Garlic - Peel and slice
  6. Chives - Chop with kitchen shears to make 1/4 cup
  7. Fennel fronds - Chop to make 1/2 tbs
  8. Cooking method -
  9. On medium heat, in a heavy bottomed saute pan, melt butter. As soon as it melts, add the leeks, fennel & garlic. Saute for 2-3 minutes till the leeks soften.
  10. Add the potatoes and saute for approx 5 minutes till the leeks begin to slightly brown.
  11. Add the chicken stock.
  12. Bring to a simmer - this may take as long as 10-15 minutes. Cover with a lid keeping the heat on medium all this while. Simmer for 30 minutes. Take off heat.
  13. Spoon the solids into a blender with a glass jar.
  14. Sieve the solids the bottom of the pan into the blender making sure you have all of the leeks etc and set the stock aside. Blend for 4-5 seconds until a thick smooth puree is formed.
  15. Return back to the pan on medium heat and add the stock. Stir till well blended. Add the chopped chives, chopped fennel fronds, salt & cream. Stir till well blended. Do not bring to boil, just heat the soup.
  16. Taste & adjust salt.
  17. Enjoy!