Serves 3-4
Total cook time 45 min
2 shallots, minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 red potatoes, peeled and 1 cm cubed
2 apples, peeled and 1 cm cubed
5 cups (1.2 L) chicken broth
1 bulb roasted garlic
1 Tbs garam masala
2 tsp smoked paprika
1 cup half and half
2 Tbs butter
salt and pepper
olive oil
Potato, Apple and Roasted Garlic Velouté
1. Start by cooking down the minced shallots and garlic with some olive oil in a medium pot for 5 minutes.
2. Add in the chopped potato, apples and chicken broth. Once the mixture comes to a boil, reduce to medium heat and let simmer for 20 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender.
3. Place the contents of the pot, along with the roasted garlic into a blender or food processor and purée until very smooth.
4. Return to pot, add remaining in ingredients and let cook for another 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season to taste with salt and pepper.