Nordic Potato Soup Food

NORWEGIAN POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Add all vegetables to meat stock. Season to taste and simmer for one hour.
• Combine beef, egg, milk and seasonings. Form into very small meatballs.
• Drop meatballs into boiling soup and cook 10 to 15 minutes.

NORDIC POTATO SOUP WITH HAM

Steps:

• In a 3-qt.
• or larger electric slow cooker, combine potatoes, onion, ham hock, dill weed, lemon peel, white pepper, and broth.
• Cover and cook at low setting until ham hock and potatoes are very tender when pierced (7 1/2 to 8 hours).
• Lift out ham hock and let stand until cool enough to handle.
• Meanwhile, remove about 1 cup of the potatoes with a little of the broth; whirl in a blender or food processor until pureed and then return the puree to the crock-pot.
• In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and cream; blend into potato mixture.
• Increase cooker heat setting to high.
• Remove and discard fat and bone from ham; tear meat into bite-size pieces and stir into soup.
• Cover and cook, stirring 2 or 3 times, for 20 more minutes.
• Garnish with dill sprigs, if desired.

NORDIC POTATO SOUP RECIPE - (4.7/5)

Steps:

• In Crock Pot: place potatoes, onion, ham hocks, dill weed, lemon peel, pepper and broth. Cook on low setting for 6-8 hours. Remove ham hocks and pull off meat; discard bones, skin and cartilage. Scoop out half of potatoes and whirl in blender. Return meat and puree to pot and add milk. Cook on high for 20 minutes. Garnish with additional dill.

WINTER VEGETABLE SOUP WITH TURNIPS, CARROTS, POTATOES AND LEEKS

Steps:

• In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, combine the leeks, garlic, carrots, celery, turnips, potatoes, bouquet garni, 1 1/2 quarts water, 2 to 3 teaspoons salt, and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 40 to 45 minutes, until the vegetables are very soft.
• Pass the soup through the coarse blade of a food mill (or purée using a blender or an immersion blender).
• Return soup to the pot and whisk in 1/4 cup crème fraîche (or more, to taste). Heat through, taste and adjust seasonings (be generous with salt and pepper). To serve, garnish each bowl with a spoonful of crème fraîche and a sprinkle of parsley or tarragon.

OLD-FASHIONED POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.
• While the onions are cooking, place the diced potatoes, carrots, water and chicken soup base (or vegetable base; see Cook's Note) in another pot and bring to a boil. Cook until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Do not overcook. Season with ground black pepper to taste.
• Add the flour to the cooked onions to make a paste. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Gradually add the milk and stir well. Cook over low heat stirring constantly until warmed through. Add the potato and carrot mixture. Stir in the parsley and thyme and heat through. Serve hot.

ABSOLUTELY ULTIMATE POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium heat until done. Remove bacon from pan, and set aside. Drain off all but 1/4 cup of the bacon grease.
• Cook celery and onion in reserved bacon drippings until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, and continue cooking for 1 to 2 minutes. Add cubed potatoes, and toss to coat. Saute for 3 to 4 minutes. Return bacon to the pan, and add enough chicken stock to just cover the potatoes. Cover, and simmer until potatoes are tender.
• In a separate pan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1 to 2 minutes. Whisk in the heavy cream, tarragon, and cilantro. Bring the cream mixture to a boil, and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened. Stir the cream mixture into the potato mixture. Puree about 1/2 the soup, and return to the pan. Adjust seasonings to taste.

NO-FUSS POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first nine ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or until the vegetables are tender. , Add milk and parsley. Cover and cook 30 minutes longer or until heated through. Garnish with chives if desired.

BEST EVER POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally; drain drippings. Add vegetables, seasonings and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until potatoes are tender, 10-15 minutes., Mix flour and milk until smooth; stir into soup. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in cheese until melted. If desired, serve with green onions.