Potato soup

Recipe for Potato Soup (Potage Parmentier)

Potato soup, or Potage Parmentier, is a classic French dish that is easy to make, yet very delicious and satisfying. This soup is based on potatoes, as well as onions, cream, and spices that give it its unique flavor.

Ingredients:

• 4 medium potatoes
• 1 large onion
• 500 ml vegetable or chicken broth
• 200 ml cream (at least 20% fat)
• 2 tbsp butter
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh herbs for garnish (dill, parsley)

Cooking Steps:

1. Preparing the Ingredients:

   • Peel and dice the potatoes.
   • Finely chop the onion.

2. Sauteing the Onion:

   • Heat the butter in a pot.
   • Saute the chopped onion until soft, about 5 minutes, stirring to prevent burning.

3. Making the Soup:

   • Add the diced potatoes to the pot with the onion and saute together for about 5 minutes.
   • Pour in the vegetable or chicken broth and bring to a boil.
   • Reduce the heat and simmer the soup gently until the potatoes are tender, about 20-25 minutes.

4. Pureeing the Soup:

   • Once the potatoes are soft, blend the soup with a blender until smooth.
   • Add the cream and mix well.

5. Serving:

   • Serve the potato soup hot.
   • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
   • Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.

Tips and Recommendations:

• You can serve the potato soup with croutons or fresh toast.
• For a richer flavor, you can add some grated cheese to the soup.
• This soup is perfect for lunch or dinner during the cold seasons and will make a great start to a festive dinner.

Try this simple and delicious recipe for potato soup (Potage Parmentier), and it will surely become one of your favorite dishes!