Garlic Soup with Potatoes and Leeks

7m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Chop the leek and add it to a pot with peanut oil.
  2. 2Add the chopped onion.
  3. 3Peel and roughly chop the garlic cloves, removing any damaged spots.
  4. 4Add the chopped garlic to the pot.
  5. 5Add the potatoes.
  6. 6Add 2 cups of chicken stock and 2 cups of water.
  7. 7Add a dash of salt.
  8. 8Bring to a boil and cook for 25-30 minutes.
  9. 9Strain the soup.
  10. 10Blend the solids in the food processor until smooth.
  11. 11Return the pureed soup to the pot.
  12. 12Add a tablespoon of milk for richness.
  13. 13Toss croutons with olive oil and bake at 400°F.
  14. 14Serve the soup garnished with croutons and chervil.

Ingredients

  • 10 garlic cloves
  • 4 potatoes
  • 0.5 onion
  • 1 leek stalk
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon peanut oil
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 tablespoon milk or cream
  • 1 cup croutons
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 handful chervil

Equipment

knifecutting boardpotstrainerfood processor