Sunday, February 16, 2014

Potato and Leek Soup

I perfected this classic after a few goes about a month ago, but forgot t write it up, and have completely forgotten my recipe. This is why this blog is here dammit!
Leaving this here t remind myself for next time.

Broccolli Broth

~1l homemade chicken stock 
3 medium onions 
500g broccoli, dice the stems
small carrot finely diced
1 teaspoon thyme
1 bay leaf 
3 small garlic cloves
4 tablespoons butter? ~2cm off de end of de block
2 dessertspoons flour
some milk
Freshly ground black pepper and salt

Instructions

Chop the onions and defrost the chicken stock.
Put a large saucepan on a medium heat saute the onion and garlic.
Add the chicken broth, the onions, carrot, broccoli, bay leaf, thyme and garlic cloves. Season well. Bring the mixture to a boil then let it simmer for ten minutes. I let it roll for about 5mins to break stuff up.
Made a roux for the laugh. Melt the butter in a small saucepan and add the flour while stirring continuously. Add the milk in small portions while mixing it carefully until smooth.
Mix the broccoli soup slowly with the milky liquid.

Done. Nice and chunky broccoli broth

N.B. This didn't keep well in either the fridge or freezer. Eat immediately!