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Potato, Leek, & Cod Soup

Here's how you make Potato, Leek, & Cod Soup
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  • Servings: 6
  • Prep: 10m
  • Cook: 40m
    • The following recipe serves 6 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 pound cod fish (salt cod)
  • 4 cups milk
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 cups finely sliced leeks (white parts only)
  • 1 tablespoon all purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 pounds red potatoes
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground white pepper
  • 4 ounces sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Soak salt cod overnight. Change the water at least once.

  • Step 2: In the morning, drain the cod. Put the cod and the 32 ounces of milk in a pan and cover it. Cook for 8 minutes over medium heat.

  • Step 3: Remove the cod. Strain the milk and set it aside.

  • Step 4: Flake the cod and discard the skin and bones, again setting the cod aside.

  • Step 5: Melt the butter over low heat in a saucepan. Add leeks and stir occasionally for about 5 minutes.

  • Step 6: Add the flour, the reserved milk, potatoes, and pepper, increasing the heat to medium. Cover and cook for another 15 minutes.

  • Step 7: Add the cod and remove pan from heat.

  • Step 8: You may prepare and cook the soup one day in advance, if desired. Just be sure to refrigerate.

  • Step 9: TO SERVE THE SOUP:

  • Step 10: Heat the soup until hot.

  • Step 11: Place the sour cream in a small sized bowl and thin it with 1/2 cup of the hot soup, pouring the mixture into the soup pot.

  • Step 12: Place fresh dill on top if desired.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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