MFK Fisher’s Potato Soup

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8 INGREDIENTS • 6 STEPS • 1HR

MFK Fisher’s Potato Soup

3.3

3 ratings

Probably the most satisfying soup in the world for people who are hungry, as well as for those who are tired or worried or cross or in debt or in a moderate amount of pain or in love or in robust health or in any kind of business huggermuggery.

MFK Fisher’s Potato Soup

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Alexandra's Kitchen

Alexandra Stafford is the blogger behind Alexandra's Kitchen, a food blog featuring mostly simple, sometimes fussy but always seasonal recipes.

http://www.alexandracooks.com/

Probably the most satisfying soup in the world for people who are hungry, as well as for those who are tired or worried or cross or in debt or in a moderate amount of pain or in love or in robust health or in any kind of business huggermuggery.

1HR

Total Time

$1.64

Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings

2

US / Metric

2

Onions, thinly sliced

4

Medium Potatoes, thinly sliced, peeled

2 Tbsp

All-Purpose Flour

1/4 cup

to taste

to taste

Ground Black Pepper

3 cups

to taste

Fresh Herbs, chopped

such as parsley or chives

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories

718

Fat

31.9 g

Protein

22.7 g

Carbs

87.6 g

MFK Fisher’s Potato Soup

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Alexandra's Kitchen

Alexandra Stafford is the blogger behind Alexandra's Kitchen, a food blog featuring mostly simple, sometimes fussy but always seasonal recipes.

http://www.alexandracooks.com/

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step 1

Sauté Onions (2) in Butter (1/4 cup) over medium heat for 15 minutes, or until tender and just beginning to turn color.

step 1 Sauté Onions (2) in Butter (1/4 cup) over medium heat for 15 minutes, or until tender and just beginning to turn color.

step 2

Add Potatoes (4) and water to cover, about 2 1/2 cups. Simmer until tender, about 20 minutes.

step 3

In a separate pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add All-Purpose Flour (2 Tbsp) and stir with a wooden spoon until a light brown paste forms, a minute or so.

step 3 In a separate pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add All-Purpose Flour (2 Tbsp) and stir with a wooden spoon until a light brown paste forms, a minute or so.

step 4

Slowly add Milk (3 cups), whisking constantly. Bring milk mixture to a gentle simmer, stir, then keep warm.

step 4 Slowly add Milk (3 cups), whisking constantly. Bring milk mixture to a gentle simmer, stir, then keep warm.

step 5

When potatoes are tender, add milk mixture to the pot. Purée using a blender. Season with Salt (to taste) and Ground Black Pepper (to taste). Bring soup to a gentle simmer, stirring to ensure it isn't sticking to the bottom ofthe pot.

step 5 When potatoes are tender, add milk mixture to the pot. Purée using a blender. Season with Salt (to taste) and Ground Black Pepper (to taste). Bring soup to a gentle simmer, stirring to ensure it isn't sticking to the bottom ofthe pot.

step 6

Garnish with chopped Fresh Herbs (to taste). When reheating the soup, thin with water as needed and adjust seasoning to taste.

step 6 Garnish with chopped Fresh Herbs (to taste). When reheating the soup, thin with water as needed and adjust seasoning to taste.

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