Potage Darblay ( Microwave Recipe )

by Tarla Dalal

Potage Darblay, thick milky potato soup garnished with microwaved mixed vegetables,

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Whether you like your soups light and herby or thick and sumptuous, you can do it all with the microwave! here is a soothing and filling soup that is sure to warm the diner’s heart. A ‘potage’ is a thick soup, in this case made with potatoes. It is topped with an assortment of vegetables and cream, making this recipe visually, nutritionally and gastronomically appealing.

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Preparation Time: 12 mins Cooking Time: 13 mins Total Time: 25 mins 4Makes 4 servings
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Ingredients

For The Soup
1 1/2 tbsp butter
1 1/2 cups peeled and sliced potatoes
1 1/2 cups sliced onions
1 1/2 cups milk
1 bayleaf (tejpatta)
salt and freshly ground black pepper powder to taste

For The Vegetable Topping
1/2 tbsp butter
1/4 cup carrot , cut into thin juliennes
1/4 cup onions , cut into thin juliennes
1/4 cup french beans , cut into thin juliennes
1/4 cup broccoli florets

For The Garnish
2 1/2 tbsp fresh cream

Method

For the soup

Put the butter in a microwave safe bowl and microwave on high for 20 seconds.
Add the potatoes and onions, mix well and microwave on high 4 minutes, stirring once in between after 2 minutes.
Add the milk, 1¾ cups of water, bay leaf, salt and pepper mix well and microwave on high for 5 minutes, stirring once in between after 3 minutes. Remove and discard the bay leaf and keep aside to cool slightly.
Blend the mixture in a mixer to a smooth purée, transfer it back to the same microwave safe bowl and microwave on high for 2 minutes, stirring once in between after 1 minute. Keep aside.

For the vegetable topping