French Fry Soup
Who would’ve thought that there’d be a use for leftover fries? Admittedly, this soup is more of a novelty than a prize-winning recipe. But if you can’t resist a few fries with a restaurant burger, this is the perfect alternative to eating the whole delicious-but- fattening order. French fries have an alluring aroma that comes through in this robust and satisfying soup. And don’t tell the family what you’re serving until you hear the compliments. French fry soup is quite a surprise.
Ingrediënten
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 2 packed cups cooked French Fries
- 2 ½ cups chicken broth
- ½ cup cream
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh dill weed
Instructies
- Melt the butter in a large pot.
- Add the garlic and sauté 30 seconds over high heat.
- Meanwhile, place the French Fries and 1/2 cup chicken broth in a blender.
- Blend the fries to a puree, scraping down the sides of the blender occasionally if necessary.
- Remove the fry puree and add to the pot.
- Add the remaining 2 cups chicken broth, cream, pepper, and dill weed.
- Cook the soup over low heat 5 minutes or until thoroughly hot.
- Do not boil.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Vary It!
Season the soup with 1 teaspoon fresh minced thyme instead of dill weed. Sprinkle the soup with 4 strips of cooked bacon. You may also try adding leftover onion rings to this soup for delicious onion-potato chowder.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
