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Creamy Potato Leek Soup
Recipe by Executive Winery Chef DJ MacIntyre ∙ Serves 6 - 8
ingredients:
½ cup
1 ½ lbs
2 lbs
6 oz. wt.
10 oz. wt.
½ cup
1 gallon
5 oz. wt.
2 each
3 lbs
¼ tsp.
2 Tbsp.
3 cups
unsalted butter
white onion — diced ¼”
leeks — white part only, chopped ¼”
shallots — minced
celery — chopped, stalks and leaves
all purpose flour or gluten free 1 to 1
vegetable stock
vegetable base
bay leaves — whole
russet potato — peeled ¼” diced
white pepper — ground
kosher salt
whipping cream
optional garnishes
bacon — cooked crisp, chopped
crispy onion strings
chives — sliced 1⁄16”
herb sour cream
method:
Place the butter in a sauté pan over low heat. Add the onions, leeks, shallots and celery
and cook until transparent. Add the flour, stir and cook for 3-5 minutes until the roux
is completed.
Heat the vegetable stock, vegetable base and bay leaves together, then slowly add the
roux to the stock, stirring constantly to remove any lumps. Reduce heat to a simmer,
add the potatoes, then simmer for 30 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
Remove the soup from the heat. Let cool slightly. Place the soup into the blender and
purée the soup. Strain soup through a mesh strainer to remove any stems. Then add
the salt, pepper and cream. Transfer, label and store refrigerated until needed.
pair with:
2022 Elton Chardonnay, Eola-Amity Hills
Pale gold in color, the wine opens with fresh aromas of white peach, pear and apple
combined with barrel notes of baking spice, nutmeg and vanilla. The crisp palate is
flavored with natural acidity and fruit notes of orange peel, kumquat and candied
ginger. The wine's texture and lingering finish balance richness and delicacy.
Vintage subject to change based on availability.
HOLIDAY PAIRINGS & GIFTS | 2024
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