Potato Soup & Smoked Salmon Relish With Crispy Brie

Name: Potato Soup & Smoked Salmon Relish With Crispy Brie Crouton
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup unsalted butter; 1 12 lbs yellow onions, thinly sliced (about 4 cups); 3 celery ribs, chopped; salt; crushed red pepper flakes; fresh ground black pepper; 1 bay leaf; 3 tablespoons chopped garlic; 10 cups organic low sodium chicken broth or 10 cups homemade chicken stock; 2 lbs baking potatoes, peeled and diced; 2 tomatoes, seeded & skinned; dill; ¼ cup heavy cream (was omitted); 12 lb smoked salmon, julienned; ¼ cup brunoise red onion; 3 tablespoons chopped chives; 1 dash extra virgin olive oil; 16 slices French bread (16 slices -1/4-inch thick); 1 large garlic clove, peeled & smashed; 12 lb brie cheese, thinly sliced (divided evenly); chopped flat leaf parsley

Servings: persons

¼ cup unsalted butter
1 12 lbs yellow onions, thinly sliced (about 4 cups)
3 celery ribs, chopped
salt
crushed red pepper flakes
fresh ground black pepper
1 bay leaf
3 tablespoons chopped garlic
10 cups organic low sodium chicken broth or 10 cups homemade chicken stock
2 lbs baking potatoes, peeled and diced
2 tomatoes, seeded & skinned
dill
¼ cup heavy cream (was omitted)
12 lb smoked salmon, julienned
¼ cup brunoise red onion
3 tablespoons chopped chives
1 dash extra virgin olive oil
16 slices French bread (16 slices -1/4-inch thick)
1 large garlic clove, peeled & smashed
12 lb brie cheese, thinly sliced (divided evenly)
chopped flat leaf parsley

1
Melt the butter in a 6-quart stock pot over medium-high heat.
2
Add the onions and celery.
3
Season with salt, crushed red pepper flakes, and black pepper, stirring, until the vegetables are soft and lightly golden, about 8 minutes.
4
Add the bay leaf and garlic, stirring for 2 minutes.
5
Add the stock, tomatoes and potatoes and bring the mixture to a boil.
6
Reduce the heat to medium and simmer, uncovered, until the potatoes are very soft and the mixture is thick and creamy, about 1 hour.
7
Remove the soup from the heat.
8
Discard the bay leaf.
9
With a handheld blender or food processor, puree until smooth.
10
(Add 1/4 cup heavy cream if you like - she didn't use it).
11
Stir to blend.
12
Re-season the soup.
13
SMOKED SALMON RELISH:.
14
In a small mixing bowl, combine the salmon, red onions and chives.
15
Drizzle the relish with enough oil to moisten.
16
Season the relish with black pepper.
17
Let the flavors marry - make ahead or when soup is cooking.
18
CRISPY BRIE CROUTONS: (Makes 16 - just in case!
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
21
Place the sliced bread in one layer on a large baking sheet and bake until lightly browned on both sides, turning once, about 4 minutes per side.
22
Remove the bread from the oven and rub the garlic over one side of each slice.
23
Top each bread slice with a slice of cheese & a sprinkling of parsley; bake until the cheese is bubbly, about 4 minutes.
24
ASSEMBLY:.
25
To serve, ladle the soup into individual bowls; garnish soup with relish & a slice of toasted Brie crouton.
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Enjoy!

9931

kcal

Calories

692

Fat

Carbs

807

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup unsalted butter, 1 12 lbs yellow onions, thinly sliced (about 4 cups), 3 celery ribs, chopped, salt, and more.

Yes, Potato Soup & Smoked Salmon Relish With Crispy Brie Crouton falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Potato Soup & Smoked Salmon Relish With Crispy Brie Crouton

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