Sunday, November 11, 2007
La Bebe Shower
La Bebe Shower was produced Saturday at my home by the desire of 10 women who wanted to celebrate our dear friend (who loves all things French) and her daughter who we pray will arrive in December....
Our menu for the 40 or so women who dropped by:
Gratin
dauphinoisplat
des immersions
assortiesPetits Pissaladièrespotato leek soup
quiches
Parisian cookies
croquembouchePotato Leek Soup
I was forced to tweak the "fancy" Martha Stewart recipe since I lacked the cheese cloth to make a bouquet garni. Here's my version:
3 small bay leaves
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 leeks, white and light-green parts only, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 shallots, finely chopped
1 pound potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 quart homemade or low-sodium canned chicken stock
3/4 cup milk
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
Heat butter and oil in saucepan. Add leeks and shallots; cook on medium-low heat until very soft, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Do not brown. Add potatoes, chicken stock, and top with bay leaves. Bring to a boil; reduce to gentle simmer. Cook until potatoes are very tender, about 40 minutes. Discard bay leaves.
Working in batches, pass soup through blender. Warm over medium-low heat. Slowly stir in milk and cream; season with salt, pepper, and fresh parsley. Once milk is added, do not boil. Spoon into small cups; serve hot or cold, garnished with parsley.
Labels: Dips and Appetizers, Soup
Posted by Jeannie ::
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