Solstice Kümmel Soup for a New Kind of Day
Potatoes, Leeks, and Something Extra
Potato soup, as found in cafeterias and cans, is forgettable at best.
But this recipe is a revelation— it will turn your head around. It's what you need for a brand new year. It's one of my favorite potato potions of any kind.
1 leek, diced— green tough part excluded
1 shallot clove, diced1 quart chicken broth
Olive oil, butter, bacon or duck fat — enough to sauté the alliums!
1 Tbsp. salt
1 Tbsp. Pepper
1/4 cup Kümmel (caraway liqueur, found in any decent liquor store) - add more at end to taste!
1 qt chicken stock or vegetable stock
3-4 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
1 1/2 cups whole milk, cream, or half and half — to your taste
More Salt and pepper to taste
2 Tbsp. dill
2-3 Tbsp. butter
3 Tbsp. goat cheese - or more, if you love that sharp kick! I do.
Chopped fresh parsley, handful
Cutting Prep:
Peel and dice up the potatoes; don't cheat on the peeling or dice.
Dice the leeks and shallot. You could also shred these in Cuisinart. (Do you know how to take apart a leek? I didn’t for a…