EQUIPMENT:
- Measuring Spoons
- Measuring Cup
- 2 Qt. Glass or Microwave safe plastic bowl with cover.
- Wire Whip
- Wooden Spoon or High Temp Rubber Spatula
- Fine mesh strainer
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 potatoes, peeled and diced 2
- 2 green onions or 1 small leek, sliced and rinsed well. 2
- 1 cup chicken stock 250 ml
- 1/2 tsp salt 2 ml
- 1/4 tsp pepper 1 ml
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley 25 ml
- 1 cup milk 250 ml
PROCEDURE:
- Combine potatoes, onions, chicken stock, salt and pepper in a 2-quart (2 L) casserole.
- Cover.
- To Cook by Sensor Cooking: Press Potatoes/Vegetables pad once, then Start.
- To Microwave: Cook at P7 3 minutes or until boiling
- Then cook at P4 10 - 12 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
- To Complete: Puree some (2/3'rd) or all of the potatoes with some of the liquid.
- Return to the bowl
- Stir in parsley and milk, heat at P6 2 minutes, or until hot.
- Variations:
- Cook with chopped leeks instead of onions but RINSE THE LEEKS WELL as they often contain sand.
- Serve with 1/4 cup (50 mL) grated Blue or Cheddar cheese.
- Serve with diced, cooked, chicken, ham or bacon.
CHEF's TIP:
You could brown the potatoes in oil for a roasted potato flavor.