POTATO & LEEK SOUP (FOR BRAISED PORK)

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Categories     Potato     Braise

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 Yukon gold potatoes, peeled, cut into chunks
4 leeks, tough green stems removed, halved lengthwise, washed, and chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
5 cups chicken broth or stock

Steps:

  • • Heat the butter in a medium pot, Stir in potatoes, leeks and half of the salt and pepper, cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until leeks are soft and translucent. • Stir in broth; simmer uncovered until potatoes are very tender. • Remove from heat. Puree with remaining salt and pepper in a blender in batches until smooth. Use caution when blending hot liquids, allowing steam to escape. Taste and adjust with addtional salt and pepper if necessary. • Return pureed soup to pot. If the soup is too thick, add additional chicken broth to reach desired consistency.

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