Potato Cream with Vegetables
17/11/2023Potato cream with vegetables is a comforting and nutritious dish, perfect for cooler days. Here is an Italian version of the dish that you might enjoy.
Ingredients
- 500 g of potatoes
- 1 carrot
- 1 stalk of celery
- 1 small onion
- 1 l of vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Aromatic herbs as desired (for instance, thyme, rosemary, parsley)
Preparation
- Start by cleaning the vegetables. Peel the potatoes and cut them into cubes. Clean the carrot and celery and cut them into small pieces as well. Finely chop the onion.
- Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large pot, then add the chopped onion and let it sauté until it becomes translucent.
- Add the potatoes, carrot, and celery to the pot, stirring to flavor them with the onion.
- Pour the vegetable broth into the pot, making sure there is enough liquid to cover the vegetables.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let simmer until the vegetables are tender, which may take about 20-30 minutes.
- Once the vegetables are cooked, turn off the heat and use an immersion blender to puree everything into a smooth cream. If you desire a finer consistency, you can strain the mixture through a sieve.
- Season with salt and pepper and, if you like, add the chopped aromatic herbs.
- Serve the hot potato cream, perhaps with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a sprinkle of fresh aromatic herbs to garnish.
Curiosity
Potato cream with vegetables is a very versatile dish that allows for numerous variations. For example, it can be enriched with crispy bacon or croutons to add a crunchy touch. Additionally, this velouté can be prepared in advance and reheated before serving, making it an excellent option for meals prepared ahead of time.
Remember that this is just a basic version. Feel free to customize the dish based on your tastes or the ingredients you have available.