Potato Whey Soup

8 cups fresh whey

8 cups white potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes

Simmer potatoes in whey until soft.  Remove from heat and mash together with a whisk until chunky.  Taste and adjust flavors.

Season with fresh ground black pepper and Kosher salt.

Optional additions:

“Leek Saute”

2 tablespoons sweet butter

4 cloves garlic, chopped

1 cup leeks, cut in half lengthwise and sliced 1/4 inch thin

1/4 cup white wine

2 tablespoons fresh sage, chopped

Place butter in a saute pan, heat butter over medium heat.  Add in garlic and saute for 1 minute, add in leeks and saute for 5 minutes or until tender, splash with white wine, bring to a simmer, add in sage and cook for 3-4 minutes.  Pour leek mixture into soup, stir together, taste and adjust seasoning.

“Fresh Clams”

Make the potato whey soup.  Make the Leek Saute and then add in two cups  fresh chopped clams and saute for 3-4 minutes.  Add into potato whey soup.  Enjoy.

“Bacon, Tomato & Cheddar”

1 cup crispy bacon, crumbled

2 cups cheddar cheese, grated

1/2 cup green onions, chopped

1 cup tomatoes, chopped

Garnish the Leek Saute Potato Whey Soup and garnish with Bacon, Tomato & Cheddar!

Enjoy!