MFK Fisher’s Potato Soup

Ingredients

Servings

2 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 14 16

US / METRIC

2

Onions , thinly sliced

4

Medium Potatoes , thinly sliced, peeled

2 Tbsp

All-Purpose Flour

1/4 cup

Butter

to taste

Salt

to taste

Ground Black Pepper

3 cups

Milk

to taste

Fresh Herbs , chopped

such as parsley or chives

Cooking Instructions

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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 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 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 6

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