Need to jazz this up

[Cooking Goddess]

Is there any chance that the taste of the soup is supposed to be subtle? I don't "do" subtle! Maybe you don't like subtle either.

I like our Princess's idea of sauteing some of the leeks. Maybe in bacon drippings. Save the bacon crumbles to use on top the soup with the crispy leeks and a touch of grated cheddar cheese.

If this soup was supposed to be "healthy" I think I just ruined that plan.

[Andy M.]

Potato leek soup isn't supposed to a strong flavored spicy soup. The potato and leeks are the stars. If it's properly salted and peppered (potatoes need a lot of salt), it's delicious.

Of course, you can add other flavors. Bacon will certainly make it taste great.

The recipe I use does not add flour/butter to thicken. Pureeing the soup is all you need.

[taxlady]

I think it's because there is all that other stuff in the soup masking the flavour of the leeks and potatoes. I really like Julia Child's recipe for leek and potato soup: http://www.discusscooking.com/forums...ml#post1219350.

[Dawgluver]

Thanks guys! I guess, like CG, I'm not used to "subtle". I added a bit more thyme, and served with some crumbled bacon. Again, not bad, just subtle.

[jennyema]

Originally Posted by Andy M.

Potato leek soup isn't supposed to a strong flavored spicy soup. The potato and leeks are the stars. If it's properly salted and peppered (potatoes need a lot of salt), it's delicious.

Of course, you can add other flavors. Bacon will certainly make it taste great.

The recipe I use does not add flour/butter to thicken. Pureeing the soup is all you need.

I totally agree!

You can't skimp on the leeks or the salt to make this soup. When well-made it's sublime.

[FrankZ]

Originally Posted by Kayelle

Bacon cures everything.

And if it doesn't then it doesn't need curing...

[subrosa]

Cream cheese added to a cream soup adds nice rich flavor. Usually I sprinkle chopped green onions and grated Parmesan cheese on top of each bowl when serving (or let people add their own). Bacon lovers could add crumbled bacon bits but that may be a bit over the top.

[Andy M.]

Originally Posted by Kayelle

... Bacon cures everything.

Originally Posted by FrankZ

And if it doesn't then it doesn't need curing...

...and people cure bacon.

Cure-ious, isn't it?

[FrankZ]

Originally Posted by Andy M.

...and people cure bacon.

Cure-ious, isn't it?

I have to say I purposefully avoided that one.

[Andy M.]

Originally Posted by FrankZ

I have to say I purposefully avoided that one.

I boldly go where others fear to tread.

[buckytom]

you're mixing a metaphor and a mission statement, andy.


"where no one (man) has gone before",

and

fools rush in where wise men...


i think i need some bacon.

[Andy M.]

Originally Posted by buckytom

you're mixing a metaphor and a mission statement, andy.


"where no one (man) has gone before",

and

fools rush in where wise men...


i think i need some bacon.

It suited my purpose at the time. I have no problem with stealing others' words and twisting them around to suit my needs.

[FrankZ]

Originally Posted by Andy M.

I boldly go where others fear to tread.

Fear or have been taste, one of the other.

Originally Posted by buckytom

i think i need some bacon.

Kind of like saying I need some oxygen.