Potato Soup

Method

• step 1

  Melt the butter in a heavy saucepan. When it foams, add the potatoes and onions and toss them in the butter until well coated.

• step 2

  Sprinkle with salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cover with a butter wrapper or paper lid and the lid of the saucepan. Sweat on a gentle heat for approximately 10 minutes.

• step 3

  Meanwhile, bring the stock to the boil. When the vegetables are soft but not coloured add the boiling stock and continue to cook for about 10-15 minutes or until the vegetables are soft.

• step 4

  Add the milk. puree the soup in a blender or food processor. Taste and adjust seasoning.

• step 5

  Serve sprinkled with a few freshly chopped herbs or some of the following garnishes.