Old MacDonald's Potato Box Recipes
Saffron Potato Onion Soup Recipe Ingredients 1/2 tsp saffron threads 6 cups chicken broth 3 medium onions cubed, about 3 cups 1 cup heavy cream 3 medium potatoes cubed, about 4 cups Directions Place 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads in 1/4 cup hot water and set aside for 30 to 40 minutes to steep. Peel and cube 3 medium onions (approximately 3cups). Place in a large saucepan with 2 to 3 tablespoons water, cover and let sweat over low heat for 5 to 6 minutes until transparent. Watch carefully, do not let burn. Peel and cube 3 medium potatoes (approximately 4 cups) and add onions along with 6 cups chicken broth. Bring to a simmer and cook for 25 to 30 minutes until tender. Put through a food mill or puree in a food processor or blender. Return to pan and stir in 1 cup of heavy cream together with the saffron water. Heat before serving but do not boil. Check for seasoning. Serve topped with additional cream that has been whipped and thin slices of lemon.

Old MacDonald's Potato Box Recipes

Saffron Potato Onion Soup Recipe

Ingredients

1/2 tsp saffron threads
6 cups chicken broth
3 medium onions cubed, about 3 cups
1 cup heavy cream
3 medium potatoes cubed, about 4 cups

Directions

Place 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads in 1/4 cup hot water and set aside for 30 to 40 minutes to steep.
Peel and cube 3 medium onions (approximately 3cups). Place in a large saucepan with 2 to 3 tablespoons water, cover and let sweat over low heat for 5 to 6 minutes until transparent. Watch carefully, do not let burn.
Peel and cube 3 medium potatoes (approximately 4 cups) and add onions along with 6 cups chicken broth. Bring to a simmer and cook for 25 to 30 minutes until tender. Put through a food mill or puree in a food processor or blender. Return to pan and stir in 1 cup of heavy cream together with the saffron water. Heat before serving but do not boil.
Check for seasoning. Serve topped with additional cream that has been whipped and thin slices of lemon.