POTATO SOUP

Using Panasonic INVERTER® Microwave


  
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:
  1.  Combine potatoes, onions, chicken stock, salt and pepper in a 2-quart (2 L) casserole.
  2.  Cover.
  3.  To Cook by Sensor Cooking: Press Potatoes/Vegetables pad once, then Start.
  4.  To Microwave: Cook at P7 3 minutes or until boiling
  5.  Then cook at P4 10 - 12 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
  6.  To Complete: Puree some (2/3'rd) or all of the potatoes with some of the liquid.
  7.  Return to the bowl
  8.  Stir in parsley and milk, heat at P6 2 minutes, or until hot.
  9.  Variations:
  10.  Cook with chopped leeks instead of onions but RINSE THE LEEKS WELL as they often contain sand.
  11.  Serve with 1/4 cup (50 mL) grated Blue or Cheddar cheese.
  12.  Serve with diced, cooked, chicken, ham or bacon.
 CHEF's TIP:

You could brown the potatoes in oil for a roasted potato flavor.



 
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