irish potato soup
categories:  Vegetarian   Soup | International   

Prepared: 2010-03-17

ingredients:

• 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and quartered
• 1 large onion, finely sliced
• 2 ounces butter, melted
• 1 quart (32 ounces) vegetable stock
• 2 cups milk
• 1 tablespoon chives or parsley
• Nutmeg
• Pinch of salt & pepper
• 1 teaspoon cornflour

Preparation:

• Add the potatoes and onions to sauce pan with melted butter.
• Cover and simmer for 10 minutes (don't brown).
• Add the vegetable stock, salt, pepper and nutmeg.
• Stir.
• Cover and bring to a boil stirring frequently.
• Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, until vegetables are soft, stirring occasionally.
• Remove from heat and put through a sieve.
• return to the saucepan.
• Stir in the milk and cornflour and bring to the boil, stirring continuously.
• Remove from heat, top with chives or parsley, and serve hot.

  
 
  

original recipe source: fantasy-ireland.com