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phinnia ([personal profile] phinnia) wrote2004-01-25 06:23 pm

Dinner

Leek and Potato Soup

2 leeks (cleaned and sliced)
4 potatoes, quartered
1 quart water
1 cup buttermilk or 1 cup yogurt, whisked or blended until thin

Bring vegetables to a boil and then cover, turning down to medium low heat and cooking until the potatoes are tender enough to be cut with a spoon, about 40 minutes. Puree vegetables in blender; put back on stove over low heat and stir in yogurt or buttermilk. Season with spices (I used dill; you could use parsley, cilantro, rosemary, whatever) and salt and pepper.
(The new chipotle tabasco sauce goes really well in this.)

[identity profile] nellwyn.livejournal.com 2004-01-26 07:05 am (UTC)(link)
My in-laws have leek and potato soup like it's water and bread. The only reason I can stand it is the vegetables are pureed (and they don't put in dill, which is the one herb I can't stand for some reason). The slimy leek pieces normally are enough to send me running away screaming, but it is extremely yummy soup. :)