Potato and Leek Soup - Peddler's Daughter, Haverhill, MA

Potato and Leek Soup Peddler's Daughter in Haverhill, MA




	34 Yukon Gold Potatoes Peeled and Chopped 2 Leeks – wash, dry and chop 1 Small – Onion Diced 2-oz – Homemade Chicken Stock (Chicken base can be substituted) 3- Tbsp. – Roux ¼ Cup – Half and Half Season Salt and Pepper


	Sweat leeks and onions add potatoes and chicken stock. Add ½ gallon of water and bring to a boil for 1 hour and 45 minutes. Add roux and cook for 15 minutes. Blend with hand gun sift through China cap or sieve. To make Roux: Melt ½ stick butter and enough flour and mix together until flour is cooked and binded. About 3 minutes. To Serve: Ratio of Cream Add ½ cup of Heavy Cream to ¼ Cup of Half and Half – do not use all heavy cream. Bring to a slow simmer DO NOT BOIL. Check for seasoning. Garnish with chopped scallions and serve immediately. Notes: You can add extra chicken stock or half and half if soup thickness. Serves 6