Country French Potato Soup Recipes

CREAMY COUNTRY POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• 1. Peel poataoes Cube potatoes and put on to boil in salted water for about 25 min or until soft. Do not throw out all the water, keep at least 2 cups of potato water.
• 2. Fry bacon until crisp. drain on paper towl. Peel carrots and chop Chop celery Dice onion Place carrots, celery, and onion in pan with 3 tablspoons of butter, add salt and pepper to taste and 1 tablespoon of garlic powder and saute until soft.
• 3. When potatoes are done and you drain them all but 2 cups of the water, mash up potatoes. Add celery, onion and carrots. On medium low heat add in heavy cream stirring, and the remaining 2 tablespoons of garlic powder and butter stirring. Add chopped parsely and salt and pepper to taste. If too thick you can add milk to desired consistancy.
• 4. Serve with grated cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon. Delicious on a cold night, the perfect comfort food.

COUNTRY FRENCH POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Heat chicken broth.
• Add salt, pepper, potatoes, onions and leek.
• Cover and simmer until potatoes are tender.
• Remove from heat and using a potato masher, mash potatoes leaving them in pieces.
• Add parsley, cream and butter.
• Enjoy!

CLASSIC VICHYSSOISE

Steps:

• In a large stock pot melt butter over low heat. Add leeks and onion, cover, and cook for 10 minutes.
• Add potatoes and season with salt and pepper. Add thyme, marjoram, bay leaf and stir well. Cover pot and continue to cook for 12 minutes.
• Add chicken stock and bring to a boil, reduce heat and cook, partially covered for 30 minutes.
• Puree soup in blender or food processor and cool.
• Prior to serving add cream. If you are serving this soup warm you need to reheat the soup slowly so that the cream does not change consistency.

IRRESISTIBLE FRENCH POTATO AND LEEK SOUP

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Trim and discard the green tops and root ends of the leeks. Halve the leeks lengthwise and swish the stalks thoroughly in cold water to remove dirt and sand. If desired, rinse the stalks under running water as well.
• Drain the leeks, dry with a paper towel, and slice into thin, even strips .
• Melt the butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add the leeks and sauté them until tender but not browned. This should take about 4 minutes.
• Add the potatoes, chicken stock, bouquet garni, salt, and pepper, and bring the soup to a simmer.
• Cook the soup for 25 to 30 minutes, until the vegetables are very tender. To check the potatoes, poke one with a paring knife: If the knife cuts through with little resistance, remove the pan from heat.
• Put aside a few leeks for garnish. Remove and discard the bouquet garni.
• Puree the soup until smooth and silky using a blender , food processor, or immersion blender. Do this in small batches, to avoid splatters and burns.
• Carefully transfer the hot potato and leek soup back to the saucepan and stir in the heavy cream.
• Gently heat the soup-avoid boiling it as high temperatures could curdle the cream.
• Garnish with reserved leeks and serve immediately with a side of crusty bread or a sandwich. Or, if desired, chill the soup in the refrigerator and serve it in the traditional French style.

FRENCH COUNTRY POTATOES RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven 450F Cook mushrooms and onions in a skillet until translucent. Put onions, mushrooms and potatoes in a casserole dish, pour chicken broth over and sprinkle with cheese. Bake covered 30 - 35 minutes until fork tender. Serve immediately.

LA MADELEINE'S COUNTRY POTATO SOUP (COPYCAT)

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, add butter, leeks and onions, and cook.
• (Do not brown vegetables.) Add chicken stock, potatoes, salt and fresh thyme.
• Cook for 40 minutes over medium heat, stirring frequently to avoid scorching.
• Add cream, bring to a boil and serve hot.
• Garnish with Cheddar cheese and diced bacon.

FRENCH POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• 1. Saute potatoes, onion and parslay in oil. Cover and cook on medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes, until pototpes are tender and translucent.
• 2. Add stock, bay leaf and seasonings. Mix together cream and flour. Add to potatoes. Simmer 30 minutes. Remove bay leaf. To serve:heat and garnish with chives.

COUNTRY POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Combine potatoes,carrots,onions,water,bo(· cubes, and salt in a large sauce pan.
• Cover and cook for about 20 mins or till potatoes are tender not mushy.
• Add 1 c milk,heat.
• Mix sour cream,flour,chives, and remaining of milk in a medium bowl.
• Stir mixture into soup base gradually.
• Cook over low heat stirring constantly until thickened.
• You can add ham,bacon,or alittle velveeta cheese for extra flavor.