posted by kothie 08-18-99 11:08 PM
Creamy Potato Soup
Category: dairy, main dishes, meats, soups
4 Servings
1 tbsp. butter
1/4 cup chopped onions
1/4 cup chopped bacon
1 tsp. chopped garlic
2 tbsp. chopped leeks
3 large carrots, peeled and chopped into small cubes
1 lbs. potatoes, peeled and cut into small cubes
1 liter beef soup stock(made with bouillon cubes)
1 tsp. vinegar
2 tbsp. cream
1/2 cup grated cheese
In a large pot, saute the onions and bacon in butter.
Add the chopped garlic, leeks, and carrots and cook for about 4-5 minutes.
Scoop out about half of the cooked vegetables from the pot and set aside.
Add the potato cubes with the remaining vegetables and cook for about 2 minutes.
Add the beef soup stock and simmer for 10-15 minutes,
Transfer to a food processor and puree until thick.
Transfer back into the pot and add vinegar and cream.
Heat until simmering, then pour into soup bowl.
Garnish with the cooked cubed vegetables and top with grated cheese and fresh herbs if desired.