Potato bonne femme

6 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
8 cups Water
½ teaspoon Salt
1 pounds Potatoes, cubed
1 pounds Leeks, cleaned, trimmed & thinly sliced
¼ cup Parsley, chopped

Directions

In a large soup pot, bring the water to a boil. Add salt, potatoes & leeks. Cover, reduce heat & cook until the vegetables are soft. This should take about 30 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly.

Transfer the soup to a food procesor or blender & puree until smooth.

Be careful not to over blend otherwise the potatoes will become sticky. reheat, stir in the parsley & serve.

VARIATIONS: Use any combinations of carrots, broccoli & beans. Add 1 package of watercress before pureeing the soup.

"Vegetarian Gourmet" Winter, 1995

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