Cream of Endive Soup   HT  CD  SP  Belgian  45mins

Serves 4     Hot Cold Soup Starter Hors d'oeuvre Appetiser Gluten Wheat Free  Eggless Belgium Europe

Ingredients
2 tbsp Butter
2 Belgian Endives, cored and chopped
1 Onion, chopped
1 Garlic Clove, crushed
2 large Potatoes, peeled and cubed
480ml/16fl.oz. Fresh Chicken Stock
240ml/8fl.oz. Single Cream
Salt and White Pepper
Freshly Chopped Chives to garnish

Instructions

1. Heat the butter in a large saucepan, add the endive, onion and garlic, and sauté for 3 minutes.

2. Add the potatoes and stock, bring to the boil, mix well then reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until the potatoes are very soft.

3. Allow to cool a little then transfer to a food processor and blend until smooth.

4. Return the leek mixture to the saucepan, add the milk, salt, and pepper, mix well and heat through gently. Serve hot or cold garnished with chopped chives.

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