Potage Parmentier



I have a number of containers of cooked chicken soup in my freezer and I use this as a base for many dishes, especially soups.  Since the holidays are coming up, I defrosted a few and turned them into different soups such as this Potage Parmentier.  This was easy to make and we loved every spoonful.

 I spent the day cooking soups and rice dishes and I hope to share them all with you.

Potage Parmentier  (adapted from Julia Child)
Ingredients:

4 peeled potatoes, sliced or diced

1 bunch thinly sliced leeks including the tender green

1 quart of chicken broth

4 tablespoons Rice Milk

salt and pepper to taste

2 to 3 tablespoons minced chives



Method:



Simmer the vegetables in the soup until cooked, about 30 minutes.

Add the Rice Milk.  Add salt and pepper.

Using a hand blender, mix to smoothness, you want.  If you like some lumps of vegetables, remove them before using the blender.



Add the chives.


Comments

  1. RaiaOctober 3, 2014 at 6:41 PM

    Sounds comforting and delicious, Chaya! Thanks so much for sharing it at Savoring Saturdays. I'm going to feature it at this weekend's party. Hope you'll come link up again!

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  2. MichelleOctober 4, 2014 at 9:39 AM

    This looks wonderful! We are a big soup family here! Thanks for sharing it with us at Foodie Fridays last week...I am embarrassed to admit I am finishing up making my rounds a little late, so sorry! We were glad to have you and I hope you will be joining us again!

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  3. April J HarrisOctober 4, 2014 at 12:39 PM

    Your Potage Parmentier sounds delicious, Chaya. I love how you have made it dairy free too. Thank you for sharing it with us at the Hearth and Soul hop.

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  4. Michelle BOctober 5, 2014 at 4:34 PM

    Chives and leeks and potatoes...delicious! Perfect comfort food.

    I like your trick for keeping soup base in the freezer.

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