Fried Potato Leek Soup Recipe | Say Mmm

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 pound fingerling potatoes, scrubbed and patted dry
• salt
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 large leek, white and light green parts only, sliced into rings
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 heaping tablespoons finely milled flour (such as Wondra)
• 3 strips uncooked bacon (or vegetarian substitute), cut into small pieces
• 3 cups vegetable stock
• 1 cup half and half (I used reduced fat)
• 1 splash sherry
• 1 splash fish sauce (optional)
• 1/2 cup Gruyere cheese, grated
• salt and pepper
• 1 tablespoon flat-leaf parsley or cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)