Potage Darblay ( Microwave Recipe )
by Tarla Dalal
20 Aug 2010
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Whether you like your soups light and herby or thick and sumptuous, you can do it all with the microwave! here is a soothing and filling soup that is sure to warm the diner’s heart. A ‘potage’ is a thick soup, in this case made with potatoes. It is topped with an assortment of vegetables and cream, making this recipe visually, nutritionally and gastronomically appealing.
Potage Darblay ( Microwave Recipe ) recipe - How to make Potage Darblay ( Microwave Recipe )
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Makes 4 servings
For The Soup
1 1/2 tbsp butter
1 1/2 cups peeled and sliced potatoes
1 1/2 cups sliced onions
1 1/2 cups milk
1 bayleaf (tejpatta)
salt and freshly ground black pepper powder to taste
For The Vegetable Topping
1/2 tbsp butter
1/4 cup carrot , cut into thin juliennes
1/4 cup onions , cut into thin juliennes
1/4 cup french beans , cut into thin juliennes
1/4 cup broccoli florets
For The Garnish
2 1/2 tbsp fresh cream
Method
For the soup
For the vegetable topping
How to serve
For the soup
- For the soup
- Put the butter in a microwave safe bowl and microwave on high for 20 seconds.
- Add the potatoes and onions, mix well and microwave on high 4 minutes, stirring once in between after 2 minutes.
- Add the milk, 1¾ cups of water, bay leaf, salt and pepper mix well and microwave on high for 5 minutes, stirring once in between after 3 minutes. Remove and discard the bay leaf and keep aside to cool slightly.
- Blend the mixture in a mixer to a smooth purée, transfer it back to the same microwave safe bowl and microwave on high for 2 minutes, stirring once in between after 1 minute. Keep aside.
For the vegetable topping
- For the vegetable topping
- Put the butter in a microwave safe bowl and microwave on high for 15 seconds.
- Add all the vegetables, mix well and microwave on high for 2 minutes.
How to serve
- How to serve
- Just before serving, top the soup with the vegetable topping, garnish with fresh cream and serve immediately.
- Serve hot.
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