Herbed Potato Soup Food

HERBED POTATO SOUP (AMAZING)

Steps:

• Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan.
• Add potatoes, cook over medium heat until tender. (Note: sometimes I add the cauliflower or chicken to the potatoes while they cook. You don't have to, but it's convenient.) Set aside. DO NOT DRAIN!
• Meanwhile, in another saucepan, saute onion in the butter until tender. Onions will have a sweet smell and will look glazed over.
• Stir in the flour, salt, thyme, rosemary (optional), and pepper.
• Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil. If you like, add the cheese.
• Cook and stir for 2 minutes.
• Add potatoes (and extra, optional ingredients) with cooking liquid. Heat through.

HERBED POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Place potatoes and water in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until tender. , Meanwhile, in another large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, salt, thyme, rosemary and pepper until blended. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add potatoes with cooking liquid; heat through.

HERBED CREAM OF POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Place potatoes and cold water in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on high for about 1 to 1-1/2 minutes or until potatoes are tender; drain and set aside. In a small bowl, dissolve bouillon in boiling water; set aside., In a saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the parsley, thyme, rosemary and garlic salt. Stir in potatoes and bouillon mixture; heat through.

HERB POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place the potatoes and 2 tablespoons salt in a large pot of water. Bring the water to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, until the potatoes are barely tender when pierced with a knife. Drain the potatoes in a colander, then place the colander with the potatoes over the empty pot off the heat and cover with a clean, dry kitchen towel. Leave the potatoes to steam for 15 to 20 minutes, until tender but firm.
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the wine, chicken stock, lemon juice, garlic, mustard, 2 teaspoons salt and 3/4 teaspoon pepper. Slowly whisk in the olive oil to make an emulsion. Set aside.
• When the potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut them into quarters or halves, depending on their size. Place the cut potatoes in a large bowl and pour enough dressing over them to moisten. (As the salad sits, you may need to add more dressing.) Add the onion, tarragon and parsley, and salt and pepper to taste. Toss well, cover, and refrigerate for a few hours to allow the flavors to blend. Serve cold or at room temperature.

HERBED POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Place potatoes and water in a large saucepan; cook over medium heat until tender. Meanwhile, in another saucepan, saute onion butter until tender. Stir in the flour, salt, thyme, rosemary, and pepper. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add potatoes with cooking liquid; heat through.

HERBED POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Place potatoes and water in a large saucepan; cook over medium heat until tender. Meanwhile, in another saucepan, saute onion butter until tender. Stir in the flour, salt, thyme, rosemary, and pepper. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add potatoes with cooking liquid; heat through.

FRESH HERB, POTATO AND LEEK SOUP

Steps:

• Bring first 8 ingredients to boil in heavy large pot or Dutch oven over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until potatoes are very tender and soup thickens slightly, about 1 hour. Transfer 2 cups of soup to blender and puree. Return puree to pot. Season with salt, pepper and hot pepper sauce. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead and refrigerated. Reheat before continuing.)
• Ladle soup into bowls. Garnish with chopped chives and serve.

HERBED POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium pot, bring potatoes to a boil in salted water over high. Reduce to a simmer and cook until tender when pierced with a knife, about 15 minutes. Drain and let cool briefly.
• Halve potatoes (quarter if large) and add to a large bowl along with parsley, scallions, mayonnaise, yogurt, and lemon juice. Toss and season with salt and pepper.

HERBED POTATO, MUSHROOM & SPINACH SOUP

Steps:

• In a soup pot, saute the onions, celery and salt in the butter for 5 minutes on a medium high heat.
• Add the potatoes, water, dill and marjoram, cover and bring them to boil.
• Reduce the heat and simmer until the potatoes are soft, about 10 minutes Add the milk and cream cheese and puree using an immersion blender or in batches in a blender.
• To the blended soup add the shitake mushrooms and spinach and cook until spinach is wilted and mushrooms are reconstituted.
• Or, add spinach and pre-reconstituted mushrooms directly to your soup bowls, top with cheddar cheese (or monterey jack) and then ladle in your soup.
• Serve hot. Delicious with garlic bread.