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                     SUCCULENT TRUFFLED POTATO STEW

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

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  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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