Potato Leek Soup
Yield: approximately 1 gallon; Serves: 20 each, 6 oz bowls
Ingredients:
- 5 lb. bag Reser’s® Special Request™ Creamy Deluxe Mashed Potatoes with Pepper (71117.14446)
- 1/4 cup Butter
- 4 cups Leeks, sliced lengthwise, washed and sliced into 1/4-inch thick half-moons (white and light green parts only)
- 1 quart Chicken stock
- 2 cups Whole milk
- 2 each Bay leaves
- 2 tsp Kosher salt
- 1/2 cup Green onions, thinly sliced on bias for garnish
Directions:
- Melt butter in heavy-bottomed 8-quart stockpot.
- Add sliced leeks and kosher salt and cook over low heat stirring often until the leeks are softened but not browned, 6-8 minutes.
- Reduce heat and add Reser’s Special Request Creamy Deluxe Mashed Potatoes, chicken stock, milk, and bay leaves and whisk until fully incorporated.
- Heat over medium-low heat for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Take off the heat and puree with an immersion blender.
- Check the seasoning and place in a bain-marie for service.
- Garnish each serving with thinly sliced green onions.
