Potato Soup the Old Way
An old recipe my best mates gran used to make. This is simple but incredibly tasty.Use Veg stock for Vegetarian option.
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Servings: 6 people
Calories: 75kcal
Ingredients
- 60 g butter
- 425 g potatoes peeled and diced to 5mm/1/3in
- 110 g onions diced
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 pinch freshly ground pepper to taste
- 900 ml chicken stock or veg stock
- 120 ml creamy milk
- chopped herbs garnish
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.
- 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 if needed.
- Serve sprinkled with a few slices of honey carrots (see recipe) and a few freshly chopped herbs or some of the following garnishes.
Nutrition
Calories: 75kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 0.01g | Saturated Fat: 0.005g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004g | Cholesterol: 0.3mg | Sodium: 675mg | Potassium: 361mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g
