Photo: Potato Leek Soup Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 cup diced pancetta
- 2 cups diced onion
- 4 large leeks, cleaned and sliced, plus 1 cup julienned, for garnish
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 quart chicken stock
- 1 quart beef stock
- 3 tablespoons white wine
- 4 cups peeled, quartered or diced new potatoes, plus 2 cups julienned shoestring-style, for garnish
- 2 tablespoons minced chives, for garnish
Directions
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the pancetta and cook to render the fat. Add the onion and leeks, saute for 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add butter. When melted, stir in flour to make a roux. Whisk in chicken and beef stock. Add wine and new potatoes. Bring to a simmer and cook until potatoes are tender.
Meanwhile, add 3 inches of olive oil to a Dutch oven, or a saucepan. Heat the oil to 350 degrees F. Add julienned potatoes and fry until golden brown. Remove and place on plate lined with paper towels. Season with salt. Repeat the process for the julienned leeks.
If desired, puree the soup with a hand blender for a smoother consistency. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with shoestring potatoes, leeks and chives.
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By lcastle06
Miami, FL
on November 15, 2012
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This has become a regular dish in my home. My husband does not get tired of eating it and really enjoys the left over soup. I modify it by adding a little more wine and using double chicken stock (since thats always what I have on handand add no salt. I also started to make it leaner by using half the butter and 1/2 to 1 slice of bacon. I prefer the pureed over the chuncky style.
By sandystraz
Redford, MI
on September 24, 2012
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For some reason, this was not the consistency I expected and it was a little thin. However, the flavor was remarkable. Next time, I would skip the fresh parsley part of the garnish. I thought it overpowered the flavor of the soup. The croutons were out of this world!! I would make them for other recipes and salads. Yum!
By klkerekes
on September 02, 2012
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Delicious!!!! I took a little portion out for myself before I added the dairy, and It was wonderful! Of course I added the dairy for my family, they loved it. I will make this one again!
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