Simply Souperlicious – Creamy Endive and Potato Soup

Ingredients

• 5 small potatoes peeled and cubed
• 1 endive
• 1 red onion
• 1 leek
• 1 shallot (raw), chopped
• 1 garlic clove, chopped
• 1 green onion, chopped
• 1/8 teaspoon spicy paprika
• 5 cup(s) chicken stock
• 3 bay leaves
• 1 pinch nutmeg
• 1 pinch saffron (optional)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• Pinch salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup, 2 % milk (soy, almond, rice or skim as alternatives work fine)
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon, crème fraîche or fresh cream
• 1 squeeze lemon