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A soup with a tale…
This Potato and leek soup is a is a hot variation of the famous Vichyssoise and then it is called
"Soupe Parmentier"
"Soupe Parmentier"
This delicious hot winter soup got its name from the Frenchman called Antoine Auguste Parmentier, who had been fed the so-called poisonous potato root in a German prison-of-war camp, returned to France to find his countrymen starving. He set up potato soup kitchens throughout Paris to help the poor. Finally, Louis XVI recognized his work by saying, "France will thank you some day for having found bread for the poor." Seven Year War (1756-1763) tale source
On this picture above, there is an other story, the tale of the soup Vichyssoise. A cold potato and leek soup just perfect on a hot summers day.
November harvest from the potager. Small but lovely.
Potage Parmentier
2-3 tablespoon of butter for sautéing the leeks in
3 cups leeks, white and tender green parts
4 cups potatoes, peeled and chopped
8 cups of a nice stock of choice
1 tablespoon salt
6 tablespoons of cream
Chopped parsley or chives to garnish with.
3 cups leeks, white and tender green parts
4 cups potatoes, peeled and chopped
8 cups of a nice stock of choice
1 tablespoon salt
6 tablespoons of cream
Chopped parsley or chives to garnish with.
Simmer the potatoes, leeks, and salt in the stock until all are very tender, about 30 minutes. Puree the mixture until smooth add cream and seasoning.
HARVEST MONDAY
The harvest is getting smaller and smaller indeed but today I did harvest some chilies (3 sorts) some herbs and the leeks for the soup.
Let's go under-cover...
I just want to show you what's cookin' under the the fabric cover, I got a few cloches to protect my mixed lettuce leaves and under the cover I still have some Arugula , parsley, thyme, onions etc.
Don't be a stranger my friend.
Do write something, I would just love to hear from you./ Tyra
19 comments:
Oh I hope I can make homemade leek and Potato soup from my own crops next year
Härligt med soppa av egna grönsaker, här nere i söder är det kallt idag, hade passat bra.
ha en bra vecka!
loved reading your potato story. your soup looks delicious, as do your photos~
Sounds delicieux! If only hubby liked leeks...
Jodi -I'm a bit like your hubby, I prefer them cooked. And this way is one of the best in my opinion.
Jain - Thank you, glad you enjoy it.
Sofia, idag det är svinkallt här också -6,5 grad.
Helen good look with your new piece of land.
HAve a great week/ Tyra
I promised to make homemade leek and potato soup this fall. Apparently leeks don't grow well in Illinois, USA, so I'll have to buy one. But I can't wait to do so. Thank you for reminding me of my promise to myself and providing the recipe with its historical background. Interesting.
And may your lovely, sheltered crops give you lots of edible joy this winter!
Leek and potato soup is one of my favorites. Such a yummy comfort food for the winter months. I like how you are using the bell covers under the protective fabric - providing a nice double insulation for the plants growing in the bed.
Looks great and a nice soup to warm your soul. Lovely.
Those are some nice looking cloches. That should keep things growing under there!
Did you know that M. Parmentier had a hard time getting the French to eat the potato which they considered fit only for pigs? To make it not only palatable but stylish, he planted a big field of potatoes and put guards around it every night so that people would imagine the crop to be really valuable - and they began to steal the plants. Quite a psychologist, M. Parmentier.
Låter som en god soppa. Fint med egen skörd att kunna tillaga nu.
Kram Charlotte
Ah perfect timing, a bowl of potato leek soup hits the spot in a cold day. Thanks for sharing.
I love a nice bowl of warm potato and leek soup on a cool fall day! I've made 3 batches in the last 6 weeks. I save a portion or 2 of each batch for my freezer so I can enjoy some all winter.
I don't know what it is but the smell of leeks sweating it out in butter is just heavenly!
I love leek and potato soup. Sadly I didn't have either this year. I did have leeks in my old garden, but the house was sold long before they were ready.
soppa är härlig höstmat
Oh how lovely this post is! Leek and potato soup I can smell it from here :) would you mind since I'm out of leeks if i showed up with a big spoon:) Thanks for the recipe.
Rosemary...
Mmmmmmm - I have all the ingredients apart from cream Tyra - maybe a trip to the shops in the morning will put that right. It is certainly soup weather here at the moment.
Well, I am going to the store this afternoon and picking up leeks! This soup and a asparagus frittata will do very well for supper this evening. Thank you for the inspiration!
-Mary
It's been a long time since I've made potato and leek soup Tyra. I saw some organic leaks at the local health foods store last time I was there. I think I'll pick some up and make some soup. Your soup looks delicious - perfect November comfort food!
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