Buttermilk Potato Soup Recipes

Steps:

• In a large pot, bring 2 quarts of water and 1 tablespoon of salt to a boil. Meanwhile, peel the potatoes and cut them into 1 1/2-inch cubes. Add them to the boiling water and bring the water back to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes, until the potatoes fall apart easily when pierced with a fork.
• Meanwhile, heat the milk and butter in a small saucepan, making sure it doesn't boil. Set aside until the potatoes are done.
• As soon as the potatoes are tender, drain them in a colander. Place a food mill fitted with a small disk/blade over a heatproof bowl. Pass the potatoes through the food mill, turning the handle back and forth. As soon as the potatoes are mashed, stir in the hot milk mixture with a whisk or rubber spatula. Add enough buttermilk to make the potatoes creamy. Add 1 teaspoon of salt and the pepper, and serve hot. To keep the potatoes warm, place the bowl over a pan of simmering water for up to 30 minutes. You can add a little extra hot milk to keep them creamy.

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a medium saucepan, cover with cold water, and add salt. (If using more than one variety, use a different saucepan for each to accommodate varying cooking times.) Bring to a boil, and reduce to a simmer; cook until fork-tender, 10 to 20 minutes.
• While potatoes cook, heat butter and oil in a medium skillet over high heat, and add onions. Reduce heat to medium, and saute until golden brown and slightly caramelized, 10 to 12 minutes.
• Drain potatoes, and let cool briefly. For a decorative touch, use a paring knife to remove a band of peel from the center section of each potato. Divide potatoes between four soup bowls and pour 3/4 cup buttermilk into each bowl. Top with caramelized onions, season with salt and pepper, and garnish with dill. Serve immediately.

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium heat until done. Remove bacon from pan, and set aside. Drain off all but 1/4 cup of the bacon grease.
• Cook celery and onion in reserved bacon drippings until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, and continue cooking for 1 to 2 minutes. Add cubed potatoes, and toss to coat. Saute for 3 to 4 minutes. Return bacon to the pan, and add enough chicken stock to just cover the potatoes. Cover, and simmer until potatoes are tender.
• In a separate pan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1 to 2 minutes. Whisk in the heavy cream, tarragon, and cilantro. Bring the cream mixture to a boil, and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened. Stir the cream mixture into the potato mixture. Puree about 1/2 the soup, and return to the pan. Adjust seasonings to taste.

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally; drain drippings. Add vegetables, seasonings and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until potatoes are tender, 10-15 minutes., Mix flour and milk until smooth; stir into soup. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in cheese until melted. If desired, serve with green onions.

Steps:

• Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium heat until browned. Drain, crumble, and set aside.
• In a stock pot or Dutch oven, melt the margarine over medium heat. Whisk in flour until smooth. Gradually stir in milk, whisking constantly until thickened. Stir in potatoes and onions. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently.
• Reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes. Mix in bacon, cheese, sour cream, salt, and pepper. Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until cheese is melted.

Steps:

• Put the onion into a heavy-based saucepan.
• Add the stock and bring to boiling point very slowly so the onion begins to soften a little.
• Meanwhile coarsely chop a small handful (5 or so tablespoons) of lovage.
• Add the potato and herbs to the pan and pour on 1/2 pint buttermilk.
• Increase the heat very slightly and bring the mixture to a bare simmer.
• Stir vigorously all the while as the potato starch will thicken the soup, which may stick to the pan base.
• Half-cover the pan and reduce heat as low as possible once again.
• Cook very gently indeed, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are perfectly tender.
• Whizz the contents of the pan to a smooth puree.
• Season with salt and pepper and with extra lovage if you like.
• Whizz again and thin to taste with a little more stock or buttermilk.
• Reheat gently or chill thoroughly before serving, then garnish with a swirl of buttermilk and a small piece of chopped fresh lovage.

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a steamer. Fill a large pot with 1 to 2 inches water; place steamer in pot. Bring water to a simmer, cover, and steam until potatoes are tender and easily pierced with a knife, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in a small skillet over medium. Add fennel; season with kosher salt. Cook,stirring occasionally, until fennel is starting to caramelize, 8 to 10 minutes. Add shallot; cookuntil golden brown and caramelized, about 5 minutes more.
• Divide potatoes evenly among 4 bowls. Pour buttermilk over potatoes. Top each bowl with fennel mixture, kale, and dill. Season with flaky salt and pepper; serve.