Potato Parsnip And Leek Soup Recipes

POTATO PARSNIP LEEK SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat: Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper (see note 3).
• Prep garlic for Soup: Slice top off the head of garlic. Place garlic on foil and drizzle 2 teaspoons of the olive oil over the cut side. Wrap tightly with foil and place on baking sheet.
• Roast vegetables: Add potatoes, parsnips, leek, and onion to baking sheet. Drizzle with the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Toss to coat. Sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon of the salt. Bake until fork tender and golden brown on the edges, about 40 minutes, flipping vegetables halfway through.
• Make Chive Gremolata: Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together chives, parsley, lemon zest, salt, and red pepper flakes (to taste). Cover and refrigerate until needed.
• Blend soup: Transfer roasted vegetables to a blender. Unwrap and squeeze head of garlic over blender, to release the soft garlic cloves (discard garlic peel). Add vegetable stock, lemon juice, white pepper, and remaining ¼ teaspoon salt. Blend until smooth, thin with more broth if needed. Taste and season with more salt, if needed.
• Heat soup: If you have a high-speed blender, heat soup directly in blender (see note 4). Otherwise, transfer to a pot over medium heat. Pour hot soup into bowls, garnish with chive gremolata.

CREAMY POTATO LEEK SOUP II

Steps:

• In a large saucepan or stockpot, bring potatoes and chicken broth to a boil. Cook until potatoes are tender. Meanwhile, place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, reserving 3 tablespoons of grease and set aside. Sautee the leeks in the frying pan with the reserved bacon grease 8 to 10 minutes.
• When the potatoes are tender, stir in the fried leeks, heavy cream and bacon. Stir to blend and remove from heat. Serve hot.

PARSNIP LEEK AND POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• 1. Place all of the ingredients, except nutmeg, in a large stockpot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover with lid for 35 minutes.
• 2. Turn off heat and leave covered until cool enough to purée.
• 3. To purée, use an immersion blender. I do not remove the bay leaf, I just keep it in the mix.
• 4. Once puréed, add the nutmeg and stir well. If desired, you can add heavy cream or half and half . If so, adjust salt and pepper.