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French Leek and Potato Soup

Sautéed chopped leek and onion combined with potato pieces, salt, fresh ground black pepper, water, and milk. Soup is simmered until potatoes are tender. Individual servings topped with chopped fresh parsley.

Ingredients -

1/2 pound Baking Potatoes
1/2 pound Leeks
2 Yellow Onions
3 tablespoons Butter
1/2 cup Milk
3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 tablespoons chopped Fresh Parsley
2 cups warm Water
Coarse Salt, to taste
Fresh Ground Black Pepper, to taste
Fresh Grated Nutmeg, to taste
Chopped Fresh Parsley

Preparation:

1. Peel and cube the potatoes.

2. Peel and mince the onions.

3. Prepare the leeks (wash them and take the 2/3 top leaves off) and slice them.

4. In a saucepan, heat the oil and gently brown onions and leeks.

5. Cover with a lid and braise on a gentle flame for about 10 minutes.

6. Add the cubed potatoes, salt and pepper, and 1 or 2 pinches of nutmeg.

7. Add the water and milk.

8. Simmer for another 15 to 20 minutes.

9. Adjust salt and pepper.

10. Serve soup in individual sprinkled with chopped parsley.

Soup Making Tips -
Fresh Herbs

	Fresh herbs are best added as a garnish to your soup. In using these, you can take advantage of the freshness of the herbs. You may also use fresh herbs in combination with dried herbs. That will allow the dried herbs to infuse the soup, while the fresh herbs enhance the flavor.

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