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Potato And Leek Soup

Recipe By :Fernande Garvin
Serving Size :4
Cuisine :
Main Ingred. :
Categories :Soups/Stews *French

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 tablespoon butter
3 medium leeks --white part only
1 1/2 pounds potatoes --peeled and
quartered
6 cups water
1 tablespoon salt
1 egg yolk
1 cup milk
6 slices French bread --fried in butter

Heat butter in kettle or large saucepan. Shred leeks and add to pan.
Cook until leeks are slightly browned. Add potatoes, water, and salt.
Bring to boil.

Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
Strain. Mash vegetables. Stir cooking liquid into mashed vegetables
and return to pan. Bring to boil.

Stir in milk and yolk. Bring back to boiling point but do not allow
to boil.

Serve hot with fried French bread, or chilled without bread.

Recipe Source: THE ART OF FRENCH COOKING by Fernande Garvin














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