POTATO BISQUE WITH SMOKED-SALMON TARTARE

POTATO BISQUE WITH SMOKED-SALMON TARTARE image

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tbs butter
11/2 cups chopped leeks, white part only
1 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, cut into 1 inch dice
2 cups milk
2 cups chicken stock
Salt & freshly ground pepper
Salmon Tartare:
1 tbs finely chopped red onion
2 tbs white wine vinegar
½ tsp dried tarragon
1 tsp chopped capers
½ tsp dijon mustard
4 oz (125 grams) smoked salmon

Steps:

1) Heat butter in a soup pot over medium heat. Add leaks & potatoes & sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until leeks are limp. Pour in milk & stock & simmer for 15 minutes or until potatoes are soft. Season well with salt & pepper. 2) Puree in a food processor or blender until smooth. Reheat when needed. 3) Combine onion, vinegar, tarragon, capers & mustard in a bowl. Chop salmon very finely. Fold into reserve onion mixture & season with pepper to taste. 4) Divide soup between serving bowls & place a dollop of tartare on top of each serving.