A simple yet delicious soup, perfect for a hearty winter lunch or dinner.

Ingredients:

  • 1 Vidalia onion
  • 3 Yukon potatoes
  • 2 ounces butter
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)
  • Parsley (for garnish)

Directions:

  1. Peel and dice the onion and potatoes.
  2. Melt the butter in a large saucepan.
  3. Add the onion and cook for one minute, coating completely in butter.
  4. Add the potatoes and toss well with the onion and melted butter.
  5. Cover the saucepan and sweat the vegetables for 10 minutes, shaking the pot every few minutes to prevent sticking.
  6. Pour in the stock and simmer the soup for 20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
  7. Turn off the heat and allow to cool. Purée the soup using a hand-held blender or in batches in a blender.
  8. Add the heavy cream and mix well.
  9. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  10. Reheat to serve, and garnish with a swirl of cream and parsley.

 

Source: Irish American Mom

irish-potato-soup

A simple yet delicious soup, perfect for a hearty winter lunch or dinner.

Ingredients:

  • 1 Vidalia onion
  • 3 Yukon potatoes
  • 2 ounces butter
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)
  • Parsley (for garnish)

Directions:

  1. Peel and dice the onion and potatoes.
  2. Melt the butter in a large saucepan.
  3. Add the onion and cook for one minute, coating completely in butter.
  4. Add the potatoes and toss well with the onion and melted butter.
  5. Cover the saucepan and sweat the vegetables for 10 minutes, shaking the pot every few minutes to prevent sticking.
  6. Pour in the stock and simmer the soup for 20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
  7. Turn off the heat and allow to cool. Purée the soup using a hand-held blender or in batches in a blender.
  8. Add the heavy cream and mix well.
  9. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  10. Reheat to serve, and garnish with a swirl of cream and parsley.

 

Source: Irish American Mom

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