Best 2 Potato Leek Soup Julia Childs Potage Parmentier Recipes

Potato Leek Soup (Julia Child's) Potage Parmentier Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by Grammie926

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons neutral oil, such as canola or grapeseed oil
4-5 medium russet potatoes (1 pound), peeled and roughly chopped
3 large leeks (1 pound), cleaned, and thinly sliced
6 cups vegetable stock (or light chicken stock)
Kosher salt, to taste
1-2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup crème fraiche
1/3 cup minced parsley or chives

Steps:

Heat the oil in a large (6+ quart) stockpot or dutch oven, over medium heat. Add the leek and potato. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have begun to soften and brown slightly, about 8-12 minutes (this time will vary greatly depending on the surface area of the bottom of your pot). Add the vegetable stock, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender. Blend until smooth either using an immersion blender, or by carefully transferring to a blender in batches. Add the cream, and season to taste with salt (I start with 1 teaspoon and go from there, tasting frequently) and lemon juice. Ladle into bowls and garnish with a dollop of crème fraiche, and a healthy sprinkling of minced parsley.

Potage Parmentier (Potato & Leek Soup) - Julia Child image

Provided by coconutty

Categories Potato

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb potato, peeled and diced (I leave skins on)
3 cups leeks, thinly sliced (white and tender green parts only)
2 quarts water
1 tablespoon salt
4 -6 tablespoons whipping cream or 2 -3 tablespoons softened butter
2 -3 tablespoons minced parsley or 2 -3 tablespoons chives

Steps:

Simmer vegetables, water and salt together, partially covered, 40-50 minutes until vegetables are tender.
Mash the vegetables in the soup with a fork, or puree in blender. Correct seasoning.
Off heat and just before serving, stir in cream or butter by spoonfuls. Pour into a tureen or soup cups and decorate with the herbs.
Good hot, cold or room temperature.
Variations:.
The following may be simmered with the potatoes and leeks at the start:.
Sliced or diced carrots or turnips.
Peeled, seeded or chopped tomatoes or strained, canned tomatoes.
Half-cooked dried beans, peas, or lentils, including their cooking liquid.
The following may be simmered for 10-15 minutes with the soup after it has been pureed:.
Fresh or frozen diced cauliflower, cucumbers, broccoli, Lima beans, peas, string beans, okra or zucchini.
Shredded lettuce, spinach, sorrel, or cabbage.
Diced, cooked leftovers of any of the preceding vegetables.
Tomatoes, peeled, seeded, juiced and diced.