Potage Parmentier

Ingredients

• 2 stalks Leeks (white and light green parts only, cleaned and sliced into thin rounds)
• 2 pieces White Onion (peeled and diced)
• 3 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (melted)
• 4 cups Chicken Broth (low‑sodium, homemade or store‑bought)
• 1000 grams Potatoes (peeled and diced (Yukon Gold or Russet))
• 10 grams Salt (fine sea salt)
• 2 grams Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 100 ml Heavy Cream (optional, added at the end for richness)

Instructions

1. Prepare the vegetables

   Trim the dark green leaves from the leeks, slice the white and light‑green parts into thin rounds, and rinse well. Dice the onions and peel and dice the potatoes into 1‑cm cubes.

   Time: PT10M

2. Sauté onions and leeks

   Melt the butter in the large soup pot over medium heat. Add the diced onions and sliced leeks, stirring constantly for about 5 minutes until they are softened but not browned.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: medium heat

3. Add potatoes and broth

   Add the diced potatoes to the pot, then pour in the chicken broth. Increase the heat to bring the mixture to a gentle boil.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: high

4. Simmer the soup

   Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork‑tender.

   Time: PT20M

   Temperature: low simmer

5. Blend to a smooth texture

   Using an immersion blender, puree the soup directly in the pot until smooth. If using a countertop blender, blend in batches, allowing steam to escape between batches.

   Time: PT5M

6. Season the soup

   Stir in the salt and freshly ground black pepper, tasting and adjusting the seasoning as needed.

   Time: PT2M

7. Finish with cream (optional)

   If desired, stir in the heavy cream and warm the soup over low heat for another 2 minutes, just until the cream is incorporated.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: low

8. Serve

   Ladle the hot soup into bowls. Garnish with a drizzle of cream, chopped chives, or a few cracked peppercorns if you like.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

210

Protein

5 g

Carbohydrates

30 g

Fat

8 g

Fiber

4 g