Leek and Potato Soup, Potato Beignets and Chive Oil
by Northern Life
Serves 4
Leek And Potato Soup
30g unsalted butter, diced
1 large onion, sliced
200g / approximately 2 leeks, white parts sliced
200g potato, peeled and diced into 1cm cubes
1l chicken stock or vegetable stock (see staples / basics)
240ml double cream
Potato Beignets
150g plain flour
10g baking powder
2 spring onions, finely sliced
2 shallots, finely diced
2 small garlic cloves, minced 200g potato, diced and boiled 125ml whole milk
Salt (a very generous amount)
Vegetable oil to fry
To Finish
100ml chive oil (see staples / basics) Chives, finely chopped
For The Leek and Potato Soup
In a large saucepan, melt the butter and add the onions and leeks. Cook over a low – medium heat until
they are soft with no colour. Stir in the potatoes. Add the chicken or vegetable stock and bring to the boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for about 30 minutes or until the potatoes are soft and cooked through. Transfer to a blender and blend until completely smooth. Pass through a fine sieve. Return soup to a clean pan and place back on the heat to warm through. Mix in the cream and season to taste.
For The Potato Beignets
In a large bowl combine the flour with the baking powder. Whisk in the milk and then stir in the shallots, garlic, spring onion and potato. The mixture will be quite stiff but will loosen when the other ingredients are added. Add 1⁄4 tsp of salt. Heat enough oil, about 5cm, in a deep pan to 180 ̊C. To check the seasoning, carefully place a teaspoon of the beignet mix in the oil and fry until golden and crispy. Adjust seasoning if required. Carefully fry the rest of the beignet mix, about tablespoon sized pieces. Creating a quenelle shape will form a beautiful shape once fried. Fry until golden brown on both sides, flipping once during the cooking process. Drain on kitchen paper. It is recommended to fry the potato beignets right before you are ready to eat the soup.
To Finish
Drizzle the chive oil
Taken from the book Eureka by Andreas Antona
andreasantona.co.uk
