On Sun 16 Oct 2005 06:17:01a, Dee Randall wrote in rec.food.cooking:

>
> "jmcquown" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Potato Leek Soup in Bread Bowls
>>
>> This is one of my old standbys and a favorite of everyone who has tried
>> it.
>>
>> 2 large white potatoes, peeled and diced
>> 2 large leeks, washed well and thinly sliced. Finely chop the green
>> parts. 4 c. chicken broth or stock
>> 1/2 tsp. salt
>> 1/4 tsp. pepper
>> 1/4-1/2 c. heavy cream (I use half & half most of the time)*
>> dash grated nutmeg
>> 1 Tbs. dried parsley for garnish (optional)
>>
>> *when Mom made this she used fat free half & half. I still don't
>> understand fat free half milk/half cream but whatever...
>>
>> In a large pot, combine the potatoes, leeks, chicken broth and salt &
>> pepper (to taste, really). Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover
>> and simmer 15-20 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. Strain the
>> soup into a large mixing bowl or another pan. Blend the potatoes and
>> leeks with about 1/4 broth until smooth (I use my stick blender for this
>> now that I have one). Return blended mixture to pan with remaining
>> liquid. Stir in cream and nutmeg and heat through. Spoon into prepared
>> bread bowls (recipe follows). Sprinkle with parsley to garnish. Serves
4
>>
>> Bread Bowls
>>
>> 4 small round loaves of sourdough bread, unsliced
>> 2 cloves garlic, peeled and mashed
>> 4 Tbs. olive oil
>>
>> Cut the tops from the round loaves about 3/4 inch thick to make 'lids'.
>> Using a sharp knife, cut around the inside of the loaf leaving a 3/4"
>> shell for the bowl to hollow out the center. (Saved removed bread to
make
>> croutons or breadcrumbs, etc.) Rub the inside of the bowls and the lids
>> with crushed garlic and brush with olive oil. Bake on a baking sheet
at
>> 350F until slightly toasted. Serve the soup in the bread bowls. Don't
>> forget, you can eat the bowl! (Place the "bread bowls" in a deep soup
>> bowl or plate so it doesn't get all sloppy.)
>>
>> Jill
>
> Thanks for the recipe.
> I see a lot of people eating their soups in this type of bowl at Panera
> Bread restaurant. They all seem to be enjoying it!
> Dee Dee

Hey, the restaurant's not crazy. They don't have to wash any bowls or
serve you bread on the side! :-)

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