Leek and Potato Soup with Poached Oysters

A refined chilled leek and potato soup garnished with poached rock oysters and tender chicken oyster morsels.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 605.1 kcals 2420.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 21.1 grams 84.2 grams
Fat 37.7 grams 150.8 grams
Protein 45.6 grams 182.4 grams
Cook Time
150 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
25
g
Butter
null
Liquids
250
ml
Meat
4
piece
Chicken
cut into portions
NutsSeeds
1
head
Garlic
cut in half crossways
1
sprig
Thyme
null
1
piece
1
piece
1
bunch
Chives
for garnish
OilsFats
1
tbsp
Seafood
8
piece
Vegetables
1
piece
Leek
roughly chopped for stock
1
stalk
Celery
roughly chopped
1
piece
Onion
roughly chopped for stock
1
piece
Onion
finely chopped
4
piece
Leek
finely sliced
2
piece
Potato
peeled and cubed

Steps

  • Place chickens, vegetables, garlic, and herbs in a pan, cover with water, bring to boil, and simmer for 1.5–2 hours.
  • Strain the stock through a sieve and reserve 700ml for the soup recipe.
  • Extract the small chicken 'oyster' meat pieces from the thighs and reserve for garnish.
  • Melt butter with oil in a saucepan and sweat onions and leeks for 5 minutes without browning.
  • Add potatoes and bouquet garni, cook for 2 minutes, then add the hot stock and boil until potatoes soften.
  • Remove the bouquet garni, blend the soup until smooth, and chill thoroughly in the refrigerator.
  • Remove rock oysters from shells, poach briefly in fish stock, and allow to cool.
  • Divide poached oysters and chicken 'oysters' into bowls, pour over the cold soup, and garnish with chives.