Potato, Leek, & Cod Soup
Created by WhatamIgonnaeatnext? on July 15, 2019
- Servings: 6
- Prep Time: 10m
- Cook Time: 40m
- Recipe #32941
Ingredients
- 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
How to Make
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Step 1: Soak salt cod overnight. Change the water at least once.
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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.
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Step 3: Remove the cod. Strain the milk and set it aside.
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Step 4: Flake the cod and discard the skin and bones, again setting the cod aside.
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Step 5: Melt the butter over low heat in a saucepan. Add leeks and stir occasionally for about 5 minutes.
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Step 6: Add the flour, the reserved milk, potatoes, and pepper, increasing the heat to medium. Cover and cook for another 15 minutes.
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Step 7: Add the cod and remove pan from heat.
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Step 8: You may prepare and cook the soup one day in advance, if desired. Just be sure to refrigerate.
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Step 9: TO SERVE THE SOUP:
How to Make
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Step 10: Heat the soup until hot.
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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.
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Step 12: Place fresh dill on top if desired.