Bobby Flay Potato Soup Recipes

MESA GRILL'S PUMPKIN SOUP WITH MEXICAN CINNAMON CREME FRAICHE AND TOASTED PUMPKIN SEEDS WITH SPINACH, PEAR AND PANCETTA SALAD

Steps:

• Heat the butter in a medium stockpot over medium heat. Add the onions, garlic, carrots and celery and cook until soft. Add the water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes. Strain the stock into a clean medium saucepan and whisk in the pumpkin puree until smooth. Bring to a simmer and add the 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, spices, honey and chipotle. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes. Add water, if the soup is too thick. Remove from the heat and whisk in 1/4 cup of the creme fraiche and season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix together the remaining creme fraiche and remaining 1 teaspoon cinnamon until combined. Divide the soup among 4 bowls and garnish with the cinnamon creme fraiche and a handful of pumpkin seeds.
• For the Spinach, Pear and Pancetta Salad: Saute pancetta in skillet over medium heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels. Pour all but 1 tablespoon of the drippings out. Add shallots and cook until soft. Add vinegar, mustard and thyme; whisk to blend. Add oil and whisk to blend. Season with salt and pepper. Keep warm. Combine spinach, pears, red onion and pancetta in a large bowl. Toss with enough dressing to coat.

BOBBY FLAY'S LEMON POTATOES

Steps:

• For the Meyer lemon vinaigrette: In a medium bowl, whisk together lemon juice and mustard until combined. Slowly add olive oil, whisking until emulsified. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in parsley and oregano; set aside.
• For the potatoes: Put potatoes in a medium saucepan, cover with cold water by 2 inches and add 1 tablespoon kosher salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce to simmer, cover and cook until fork-tender, about 20 minutes. Drain well, return potatoes to the pan and put back over low heat, stirring a few times, to dry well.
• Add crème fraîche, lemon zest, parsley, oregano and chives. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Gently crush with a potato masher until combined. If desired, potatoes may be covered and kept in a warm oven for up to 30 minutes. To serve, transfer to a bowl and drizzle with Meyer lemon vinaigrette while still hot.

BOBBY FLAY'S POTATO CASSEROLE RECIPE - (3/5)

Steps:

• Layer potatoes in 2 1/2 qt. casserole top each layer with melted butter, chopped onion, rosemary, salt and pepper and 1/3 of light cream - 3 layers in all Top with Gruyere Cheese and bake 350 degrees for 1/2 hr.

TUSCAN DELIGHT SOUP - BOBBY FLAY

Steps:

• Heat oil in a 4 quart pot; add the onion, celery, garlic, carrot and ham and cook until soft.
• Add the cabbage, chard, potato, zucchini, water, broth, tomatoes and bouquet garni.
• Bring soup to a gentle simmer and cook for 15 to 20 minutes.
• Place half of beans (1-1/2 cups) in a food processor and process until smooth.
• Add the puree and the whole beans to the simmering soup.
• Simmer the soup for about 5 minutes.
• Add the spinach and cook for another 2 minutes.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• You may adjust the consistency by simply adding more water.
• Ladle the soup in bowls, garnish with croutons and cheese.

BOBBY FLAY'S GERMAN POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place unpeeled potatoes in a large pot with the onion and cover with water.
• Cook on the grates of the grill (the bobby flay way) or just do it on the stove (the way we do it).
• Bring to a boil and cook until tender (about 15 minutes).
• Drain and discard onions.
• When cool enough to handle cut potatoes in cubes or slices.
• Place potatoes in a large bowl and cover to keep warm.
• Place a large sauté pan on grill/stove, add the bacon and cook until crisp.
• Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towel-lined plate.
• Add the red onions to the rendered bacon fat and cook until soft, 4-5 minutes.
• Carefully add the vinegar and mustard seeds and cook 2 more minutes.
• Whisk in the canola oil and hot mustard and season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Add the potatoes to the pan of dressing and toss gently to coat.
• Fold in the green onions, parsley and bacon; season again with salt and pepper to taste.