Recipe of the Month January: Potato & Leek Cream Soup with Salmon Caviar

Salmon caviar soup recipe - Refined comfort meets luxury – by Santos Gourmet

This elegant recipe combines classic comfort food with gourmet sophistication:
a smooth potato and leek cream soup, topped with premium salmon caviar and finished with nutty brown butter.

Simple ingredients – elevated to a luxury experience.

🥂 Why this dish stands out

The combination of:

• creamy potatoes

• mild leek

• delicate salmon caviar

creates a perfect balance of richness, freshness, and elegance.

👉 Ideal as:

• a refined starter

• a light lunch

• a winter comfort dish with a luxury twist

🛒 Ingredients (serves 3)

• 250 g floury potatoes

• 1 shallot

• 1 leek

• 500 ml vegetable stock

• 75 ml cream

• 50 g butter

• 100 g sour cream

• 100 g salmon caviar

• 2 tbsp rapeseed oil

• Salt, pepper, nutmeg

• Spring onions for garnish

💡 Santos Gourmet Tip:
High-quality caviar instantly transforms this dish into a gourmet experience.

👨🍳 Preparation

1. Cook the base

Peel and slice potatoes and shallots.
Sauté in oil, then add stock and simmer for 15 minutes.

2. Prepare the leek

Halve, wash, and briefly blanch the leek.
Cool in cold water and drain.

3. Blend the soup

Add leek and cream, then blend until smooth.
Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.

4. Brown the butter

Melt butter until slightly browned and nutty in aroma.

5. Plate like a bistro

• Serve soup in bowls

• add a spoon of sour cream

• top generously with salmon caviar

• drizzle with brown butter

• garnish with leek strips

✨ Elegant and modern presentation

🍽️ Serving suggestion

Serve:

• in small bowls for a tapas-style experience

• or as a refined starter

👉 Always add caviar just before serving

🥂 Wine pairing

Perfect with:

• Champagne

• Sauvignon Blanc

👉 Fresh acidity balances the creamy texture