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Irish potato and cheese soup

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CHEF MICHAEL GILLIGAN,

Published Monday, July 20, 2009, 9:58 AM
Updated Thursday, July 23, 2009, 5:28 PM

 

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Chef Gilligan's potato and cheese soup
Chef Gilligan's potato and cheese soup

POTATO AND CHEESE SOUP

Ingredients:

1 Tbsp. butter

1 onion, chopped

2-3 cloves garlic, finely chopped or minced

5 medium potato, peeled and diced

2 cups chicken stock

1/4 tsp. dried thyme

2 cups milk

Salt and pepper to taste

1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese

1 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley (optional)

 

Method:

Melt butter in large pot. Add onion and garlic. Sauté 3-4 minutes.

Add potatoes, chicken stock, thyme, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil then turn heat down to medium and cook for 20 minutes or until potatoes are very tender.

Remove half of potatoes and place in a food processor. Puree. Return to pot.

Add milk and heat thoroughly. Add more salt and pepper to taste.

Stir in cheese and cook gently until cheese melts.

Garnish with parsley flakes when serving.

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Posted by erlemann55 on Feb 17, 2010, 12:00 PM EST
I like this page and will try the Potato and Cheese soup.
 


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