Succulent Truffled Potato Stew

* Exported from MasterCook *

SUCCULENT TRUFFLED POTATO STEW

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Potato Vegetarian
Vegetables

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 lb New potatoes
2 Garlic, finely chopped
1 Onion, cut in half and diced
3 tb Carrots, diced
3 tb Celery, coarsely chopped
1 Leek, julienned (white part)
1 c Dry white wine
2 1/2 c Vegetable consomme (see
..recipe)
1 Thyme sprig
Pepper to taste
16 Asparagus tips, blanched
1 1/2 oz Fresh truffles
2 tb Chives, finely chopped

Peel potatoes and dice into 1/2 inch cubes. Transfer
potatoes into a heavy saucepan and add garlic, onion,
carrot, celery, leek, wine, consomme, thyme, and
pepper. If potatoes are not covered completely with
liquid, add water. Cover and gently cook until
aretender and stew is thick, about 25 - 30 minutes.
(If stew becomes too dry add consomme or water)
Ideally, potato stew should be served as soon as it
is ready. Serve it on a platter. Garnish with
asparagus tips, shave truffles over the potatoes, and
sprinkle with chives.



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