Comments on: Meatless Monday!: Roasted Potato Leek Soup with Crispy Shallots

By: Maddy Mason

Maddy Mason — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:01:26 +0000

Fry the shallots for 30 to 40 minutes? Is that right? I've never heard of deep frying for more than a few minutes. Please advise.
Sounds delicious!

By: rustyangel

rustyangel — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:19:12 +0000

I LOVE leeks! I'm so glad you posted a soup recipe using them. Since it is soup season, I make a from scratch soup every Sunday that lasts us usually until Wednesday and we have that for dinner with some salad and homemade bread. Thanks for this post, I will be making it this Sunday!

By: Laura

Laura — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:25:14 +0000

I just made this the other day and I concur with all your observations. When I saw that the shallots took 30 minutes it was sooo tempting to skip them – but the soup wouldn't have been the same. They're worth the extra effort!

By: Ashley

Ashley — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:49:08 +0000

Oh wow. I try to keep my soups healthy but this looks like one worth indulging in!

By: Sister Jenn

Sister Jenn — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:23:15 +0000

shallots are onions? Damn.

By: Gourmet Mama

Gourmet Mama — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:02:12 +0000

Wow, this is definitely going on my to make list. I'm a huge fan of potato soup since I used to work at a restaurant that had it on the menu . . . and this looks ten times better!

By: katerina

katerina — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:54:23 +0000

That is so interesting that she uses arugula! I actually have only ever made one version of potato leek soup… the first one I ever made. It is dead easy and contains like… 4 ingredients but I am sure I am losing out because of that. Great pics!

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:14:46 +0000

Bacon! Your mom's a genius.

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:14:30 +0000

This soup is fantastic, and the shallots are ridiculously good. I'm going to be sprinkling them on my cereal before long.

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:13:47 +0000

Yes! It is ridiculously good. Can't believe I almost skipped it.