Potato soup

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Course Lunch
Cuisine British
Servings 2 people

Ingredients
  

  • 55 g butter
  • 425 g potatoes peeled and diced to 5mm/1/3in
  • 110 g onions diced
  • 900 ml home-made chicken stock or vegetable stock
  • 120 ml creamy milk
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • freshly chopped herbs to garnish optional

Instructions
 

  • Melt the butter in a heavy saucepan. When it foams, add the potatoes and onions and toss them in the butter until well coated.
  • Sprinkle with salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cover with a butter wrapper or paper lid and the lid of the saucepan. Sweat on a gentle heat for approximately 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring the stock to the boil. When the vegetables are soft but not coloured add the boiling stock and continue to cook for about 10-15 minutes or until the vegetables are soft.
  • Add the milk and purée the soup in a blender or food processor. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  • Serve sprinkled with a few freshly chopped herbs or some of the following garnishes.
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