In my continuing quest to improve my pathetic culinary skills I’ve decided to attempt my first soup tonight. I squirreled up a recipe for Potato Leek Soup and am making the stock now, but my concern is that it may be too bland. Aside from potatoes, leeks, chives, stock and cream… the only flavorings it calls for are salt and pepper. Any suggestions as to something I might add to “spice” it up a bit?
Thyme? Dill? Powdered horn of a narwahl?
Thyme. That’s the best spice for potato leek soup. You could try a little bit of rosemary too, but be careful with it. Rosemary tend to take over.
Try a bit of rosemary.
I’d use a little thyme, maybe a touch of rosemary. I’ve done a cream of potato-leek soup, and added a bit of thyme, but with the leek, and proper amounts of salt and pepper, it’s very tasty–not bland at all.
Thyme!
No, cinnamon!
No wait, I mean, basil!
No! Hold on! Sea Salt!
Damn! I’M JUST NO GOOD UNDER PRESSURE!!!
Wow. Triple simul-post!
The leek and chives will add a fair bit of flavor. A clove of garlic would, too.
If you want a spice (you’re listing hebs there), a bit of nutmeg could work. Or maybe a pinch of paprika. Caraway might work, too. (Not altogether, btw)
I make huge potato and leek pies in the cheese sauce I put nutmeg, cinnamon and seeded mustard. You might try mustard spiced croutons as a side dish - spread bread with mustard, toast and chop up.