Potato Soup with Mom's Salt Cod Fritters Recipe

Name: Potato Soup with Mom's Salt Cod Fritters
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound bacon; 1 medium onion, diced; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 6 cups chicken stock; 2 1/2 pounds Idaho potatoes, peeled and diced large; 1 bouquet garni; Salt and white pepper; 1/2 cup cream; 1 cup mashed potatoes, in spreadable form; 1 1/2 cups salt cod, soaked for 3 days, rinsed, flaked; 1 egg; 1 tablespoon chopped parsley; 2 tablespoons minced onions; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 teaspoon baking powder; Milk to constitute, about 1 cup; Flour to bind, about 1 cup; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Servings: persons

1/2 pound bacon
1 medium onion, diced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
6 cups chicken stock
2 1/2 pounds Idaho potatoes, peeled and diced large
1 bouquet garni
Salt and white pepper
1/2 cup cream
1 cup mashed potatoes, in spreadable form
1 1/2 cups salt cod, soaked for 3 days, rinsed, flaked
1 egg
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
2 tablespoons minced onions
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon baking powder
Milk to constitute, about 1 cup
Flour to bind, about 1 cup
2 tablespoons chopped parsley

1
Preheat the fryer.
2
In a stock pot, render the bacon until crispy.
3
Remove the bacon and reserve for garnish.
4
In the bacon fat, saute the onions, about 3-4 minutes.
5
Stir in the garlic.
6
Add the stock, potatoes, and garni.
7
Bring the liquid up to a boil and reduce to a simmer.
8
Simmer for about 20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
9
Discard the bouquet garni.
10
Remove from the heat.
11
Using a hand-held mixer puree the potatoes until smooth.
12
Finish the soup with the cream.
13
Season with salt and pepper.
14
Return the soup to the stove and bring up to a simmer.
15
For the fritters: In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, salt cod, egg, parsley, minced onions, garlic and baking powder.
16
Add enough milk and flour to form a batter.
17
(The batter should be firm enough to spoon into hot grease and form a ball-like shape.)
18
Spoon one tablespoon at a time into the hot grease.
19
Fry the fritters for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly for overall browning.
20
Remove from the fryer and drain on a paper-lined plate.
21
Season with Essence.
22
Ladle the soup in to shallow bowls.
23
Garnish with the fritters, crispy bacon and parsley.

1327

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

144

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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pound bacon, 1 medium onion, diced, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 6 cups chicken stock, and more.

Yes, Potato Soup with Mom's Salt Cod Fritters 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Potato Soup with Mom's Salt Cod Fritters

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Variations & substitutions

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