Potato Leek Soup St. James'S Gate Style

Potato Leek Soup St. James'S Gate Style


1. Open Black Lager and let it come to room temperature.

2. In a 5-quart Dutch oven melt butter. Add bay leaves, leeks, carrots, celery root and garlic. Season with salt and white pepper. Saute vegetables 3-4 minutes. Add thyme, marjoram and 3-tablespoons chives.

3. Add Guinness Black Lager, chicken stock and potatoes. Bring to a full boil and reduce to simmer for 15 minutes.

4. Wisk in heavy cream, nutmeg, bring to a full boil. Stir to prevent cream from burning. Reduce to simmer for 30 minutes.

5. Remove bay leaves and puree soup using a hand blender. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve soup in warm bowls.

6. Garnish with fresh chopped chives.

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