Apple Potato Soup
From: Sonia, quebec, Canada
Comments: Do not replace fresh mint with dried mint.
If impossible to find, use minced green onion instead of chives to garnish.
Serve hot or cold for an elegant brunch.
Servings: 6 to 8
IngredientsPreparation
  • 1/4 cup [60 g] butter
  • 3 cups [375 mL] chopped leeks [white only]
  • 2 cups [500 mL] apples*
  • 5 cups [1.25 L] chicken broth
  • 2 cups [500 mL] peeled potato dices
  • 3 sprigs fresh mint sprigs [optional]
  • 1 cup [250 mL] cream [10% fat]
  • 1/4 cup [60 mL] white wine
  • Into a casserole, melt butter over medium heat.
  • Cook chopped leeks white for approximately 10 minutes.
  • *Peel, core and dice apples; add to casserole.
  • Pour in chicken broth; add potato dices and, if desired, fresh mint sprigs.
  • Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Throw away mint sprigs if using.
  • Into a food processor, puree mixture until smooth.
  • Reheat, stir in cream and white wine, and serve.