Soup has long been considered a comfort food; a tonic for the sick and even the broken-hearted. Anne had more than her share of troubles even though she brought many of them on herself.
If you are looking for hearty , filling soup to soothe what ails you, look no further than this P.E.I. Potato Soup.
25 minutes
40 minutes to 1 hour
1 hour
6 servings
Cooking With Anne of Green Gables
3 to 4 medium potatoes, quartered
3 cups water, boiled
2 cups evaporated milk, undiluted
1/2 cup cheese, grated (Mozzarella recommended)
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp onion, grated
3 tbsp butter
a pinch of pepper
Parsley, chopped (for garnish)
In a covered saucepan, combine the potatoes , boiled water and salt and cook for 25 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
Drain and reserve liquid. Press potatoes through a sieve.
Combine evaporated milk, onion, butter and pepper in a large saucepan. Heat, but do not bring to a boil. Stir in potatoes.
Reheat and add water if necessary. Season to taste.
Stir in grated cheese. Heat until cheese is melted.
Serve with a garnish of parsley.
For more Anne of Green Gables inspired recipes: Beyond Green Gables, Cooking With Anne of Green Gables, The Avonlea Cookbook.
