LEEK-AND-PARSNIP SOUP WITH CAVIAR AND BLACK-PEPPER CREAM

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Whitefish caviar, the Leek-and-Parsnip Soup with Caviar and Black-Pepper Cream's garnish, is a relatively inexpensive variety. Look for it at Whole Foods or specialty-food markets.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 3/4 pounds leeks (white and pale-green parts only), rinsed well and cut into 1/4-inch-thick half-moons
Coarse salt
1 pound parsnips, peeled and cut 1/4 inch thick
1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut 1/4 inch thick
3 cups chicken stock
2 dried bay leaves
1/2 cup whole milk
Freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup creme fraiche or sour cream
1 jar (2 ounces) whitefish or other caviar, for garnish

Steps:

  • Make the soup: Cut a round of parchment to fit inside a large pot. Melt butter in pot over medium heat. Add leeks and a pinch of salt, and cover with parchment round (this will help keep moisture in). Cook, lifting parchment to stir occasionally, until leeks are tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Stir in parsnips, potatoes, chicken stock, 2 1/2 cups water, bay leaves, and 1 teaspoon salt. Raise heat to high, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer gently, partially covered with lid, until parsnips are soft, about 20 minutes. Discard bay leaves. Let cool slightly, about 10 minutes.
  • Working in batches, puree vegetable mixture in a blender, being sure to hold lid down.
  • Return soup to pot, and stir in milk. Reheat soup over medium heat (do not boil).
  • Make the black-pepper cream: Stir 1/4 teaspoon pepper into creme fraiche.
  • Ladle soup into 8 small bowls, and top each with a dollop of black-pepper cream and 1/2 teaspoon caviar.

Manuel Ayala
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This soup is a waste of time and money.


Md Sumon islam Md Sumon islam
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I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Michael Almir
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This soup is disgusting! I don't know how anyone could eat it.


Steven Yager
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I don't think this soup is worth the effort. It's not that great.


Juss Hart
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This soup is way too expensive to make. I could have gotten a better meal at a restaurant for the same price.


Muhammad Wasay Mandokhail
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I had a hard time finding salmon pearls. I ended up using regular fish eggs, which worked out just fine.


Hero Mobil
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This soup was a little bit bland for me. I think I would have preferred it with a little more spice.


Warren Schnabel
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I would have liked the soup to be a little thicker, but other than that, it was perfect.


Sita Magar
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This soup is a little bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The flavors are amazing!


DEE DEE
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I love the combination of leeks, parsnips, and salmon pearls. It's so unique and delicious.


MD Rashad
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This soup is so flavorful and comforting. It's perfect for a cold winter night.


Nambajjwe Rashidah
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I'm not a huge fan of parsnips, but this soup changed my mind! The sweetness of the parsnips pairs perfectly with the leeks and salmon pearls.


Mohammad saleem Tahir
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This soup is a work of art! The presentation is beautiful and the flavors are out of this world. I highly recommend it.


Praveen Sandeepa
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. I've made it several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Nhb Babu
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This soup is amazing! The combination of leeks, parsnips, salmon pearls, and black pepper cream is just perfect. It's so flavorful and comforting.


Dibash Acharya
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I made this soup last night and it was a huge hit with my family! The leeks and parsnips were perfectly balanced by the salmon pearls and black pepper cream. It was the perfect comfort food for a cold winter night.


leandri Visser
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This leek and parsnip soup with salmon pearls and black pepper cream is an absolute delight! The flavors are rich and complex, and the presentation is stunning. I highly recommend this recipe for a special occasion dinner.