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Emeril Lagasse's Potato, Onion & Roquefort Soup

Recipe #17610 | 1½ hours | 30 min prep | SERVES 8 (Change Servings)

RECIPE BY: Tish

This such an amazing recipe that I couldn't resist sharing it with those of us who really enjoy a simple but complex taste combination. It will freeze well if you are a once a month cook

Posted on: Jan 21, 2002

Ingredients

  • tablespoons unsalted butter
  • large yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • teaspoon minced garlic
  • lbs yukon gold potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
  • teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1 bay leaf
  • cups chicken stock
  • cup light cream
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • cup crumbled Roquefort cheese, , or other creamy blue cheese
  • teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
  • tablespoons tawny port
  • slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • Directions

    1. 1
      In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium-high heat.
    2. 2
      Add the onions and cook, stirring, until just beginning to caramelize, about 10 minutes.
    3. 3
      Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds.
    4. 4
      Add the potatoes, salt, pepper, cayenne, and bay leaf, and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes.
    5. 5
      Add the stock and bring to a boil.
    6. 6
      Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, until the potatoes are tender, about 25 to 30 minutes.
    7. 7
      Remove and discard the bay leaf.
    8. 8
      Remove from the heat and puree until smooth.
    9. 9
      Add the light and heavy creams, and stir well to blend.
    10. 10
      Gently reheat and barely simmer; careful not to boil.
    11. 11
      Add 3/4 cup of the cheese, the thyme, and Port, and whisk until the cheese is just melted.
    12. 12
      Adjust the seasonings, to taste.
    13. 13
      Top each serving with some of the remaining 1/4 cup of cheese and the crumbled bacon.

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    Featured Reviews for This Recipe

    From: pha

    On Mar 7, 2008

    This recipe is very rich. Gave it a try but will stick with plain potato/leek soup.

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    From: Laureen in B.C.

    On Oct 28, 2007

    I made this last night for my Dinner Club Everyone really enjoyed it. I will be making this one again. Thanks!

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  • From: Hag chef

    On Apr 23, 2004

    This was SO good! We had this for our 'gourmet', (see my about me page) and my friend made two versions, one with white cheddar and one with the roquefort, as not everyone likes blue cheese. We liked the one with the roquefort better! It had a nice tangy flavour. Thanks for submitting this recipe.

    2 people found this review helpful

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  • From: georgi

    On Oct 20, 2005

    YUM! My DH who doesn't like soup even liked it. Thank you!

    1 person found this review helpful

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    Nutrition Facts

    Serving Size 1 (400g)

    Recipe makes 8 servings

    The following items or measurements are not included below:

    1 cup Roquefort cheese

    Calories 439
    Calories from Fat 224 (51%)
    Amount Per Serving %DV
    Total Fat 24.9g 38%
    Saturated Fat 12.8g 63%
    Monounsaturated Fat 8.5g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 1.8g
    Trans Fat 0.0g
    Cholesterol 66mg 22%
    Sodium 630mg 26%
    Potassium 917mg 26%
    Total Carbohydrate 44.7g 14%
    Dietary Fiber 3.7g 14%
    Sugars 5.3g
    Protein 9.7g 19%
    Vitamin A 586mcg 11%
    Vitamin B6 0.7mg 34%
    Vitamin B12 0.2mcg 3%
    Vitamin C 25mg 42%
    Vitamin E 0mcg 1%
    Calcium 63mg 6%
    Iron 1mg 5%

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