Emeril's Potato and Leek Soup
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A Comforting Fall Soup
skill level
Easy
time
30-60min
servings
4 to 6
cost
$
Contributed by : Emeril Lagasse
Try this dish as the opening act to your Thanksgiving feast.
things you'll need.
ingredients
- 1 large or 2 small Leeks (about 1 pound)
- 2 Bay Leaves
- 20 Black Peppercorns
- 4 sprigs fresh Thyme
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 2 slices Bacon (diced)
- 1/2 cup dry White Wine
- 5 cups Chicken Stock or canned low-sodium Chicken Broth
- 1 to 1 1/4 pounds Russet Potatoes (peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Salt
- 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground White Pepper
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup crème fraîche or heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons snipped fresh chives
kitchenware
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Chef's Knife
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Cutting Board
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Stick Blender
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Liquid Measuring Cup
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Measuring Cup (set)
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Measuring Spoons
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step 1ingredients 1 large or 2 small Leeks (about 1 pound)
2 Bay Leaves
20 Black Peppercorns
4 sprigs fresh Thymeinstructions Trim the green portions of the leek, and using 2 of the largest and longest leaves, make a bouquet garni by folding the 2 leaves around the bay leaves, peppercorns, and thyme. Tie into a package-shaped. -
step 2ingredientsinstructions Bundle with kitchen twine, and set aside. (Alternatively, tie the 2 leek leaves, bay leaves, peppercorns, and thyme together in a piece of cheesecloth.)
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step 3ingredientsinstructions Using a sharp knife, halve the white part of the leek lengthwise. Rinse the leek well under cold running water to rid it of any sand. Slice thinly crosswise and set aside.
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step 4ingredients 2 tablespoons Butter
2 slices Bacon (diced)
1/2 cup dry White Wine
5 cups Chicken Stock or canned low-sodium Chicken Broth
1 to 1 1/4 pounds Russet Potatoes (peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes)
1 1/2 teaspoons Salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground White Pepperinstructions Melt the butter in a large soup pot over medium heat, and add the bacon. Cook, stirring occasionally until the bacon is soft and has rendered most of its fat, about 5 minutes. Add the chopped leeks and cook until wilted, about 5 minutes. Add the wine and bring to a boil. Add the reserved bouquet garni and the chicken stock, potatoes, salt, and white pepper. Bring to a boil. Then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for about 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the soup is very flavorful. -
step 5ingredientsinstructions Remove the bouquet garni and puree the soup using an immersion blender or in batches in a blender. Please use caution when blending hot liquids; blend only small amounts at a time, with the blender tightly covered and a kitchen towel held over the top.
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step 6ingredients 1/2 to 3/4 cup crème fraîche or heavy cream
2 tablespoons snipped fresh chivesinstructions Stir in the crème fraîche, and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately, with some of the snipped chives sprinkled over the top of each bowl of soup.Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, Emeril 20-40-60: Fresh Food Fast, HarperCollins Publisher, New York, 2009, copyright MSLO, Inc., all rights reserved
This recipe was styled by chef Karen Pickus for Good Morning America.
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