Chilled Potato-Leek Soup with White Truffle Oil & Lemon • St. Francis Winery & Vineyards

Name: Chilled Potato-Leek Soup with White Truffle Oil & Lemon • St. Francis Winery & Vineyards
Ingredients: Pair with Chardonnay; Trim off the green end of leeks, slice in half lengthwise, and rinse. Dice leeks. Heat 3 tablespoons of butter in a medium sauce pan over medium heat.; Add leeks, garlic and 2 teaspoons of salt. Cook until leeks are soft but without browning, stirring occasionally.; Add diced potatoes to leeks and cover with 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes or until potatoes are falling apart.; Add ½ cup of cream, bring to a boil and remove from heat. Let cool to almost room temperature. P urée in a blender until a creamy texture is achieved.; Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl. Adjust seasoning and place in the refrigerator to chill.; Divide soup into four large bowls. Drizzle with a small amount of white truffle oil. Zest a small amount of lemon and sprinkle with chopped fresh chives. Enjoy.

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Chilled Potato-Leek Soup with White Truffle Oil & Lemon: A creamy, flavorful soup perfect for pairing with Chardonnay.

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Ingredients

Pair with Chardonnay
Trim off the green end of leeks, slice in half lengthwise, and rinse. Dice leeks. Heat 3 tablespoons of butter in a medium sauce pan over medium heat.
Add leeks, garlic and 2 teaspoons of salt. Cook until leeks are soft but without browning, stirring occasionally.
Add diced potatoes to leeks and cover with 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes or until potatoes are falling apart.
Add ½ cup of cream, bring to a boil and remove from heat. Let cool to almost room temperature. P urée in a blender until a creamy texture is achieved.
Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl. Adjust seasoning and place in the refrigerator to chill.
Divide soup into four large bowls. Drizzle with a small amount of white truffle oil. Zest a small amount of lemon and sprinkle with chopped fresh chives. Enjoy.