I was making some other content edits on the site this afternoon when I happened
to scroll down through TWIHH
and noticed that I posted the recipe from Raglan Road TEN YEARS AGO TODAY.
So I want to tell you what an honor it is to have received this recipe from the chef,
and to let you know we still make this recipe (usually in cooler weather — we actually
just made it a couple of weeks ago!) and enjoy it just as we have for ten years.
Without further ado, the content of the original post is reproduced below:
While in Orlando recently I had dinner at the Raglan Road Irish Pub, and
was fortunate enough to have sampled their amazing cheddar ale soup. After presenting
our compliments, my girlfriend received the executive chef's card, and was encouraged
to e-mail him asking for the recipe. She received the following from the very kind Mr.
Heberto Segura:
| 2 ea. | large potatoes, peeled and diced |
| 5 C | vegetable stock |
| 5 C | Harp lager beer |
| 1 stalk | leeks, greens washed and sliced |
| 1 sprig | thyme, fresh |
| 5 C | heavy cream |
| 5 C | Dubliner cheese |
| 1 pinch | cayenne pepper |
| 1 pinch | salt and pepper |
Simmer the potatoes in the stock, Harp and a pinch of salt and pepper until tender.
Add in the leeks, thyme, and cream, bring to a boil, then slow to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
Add in a pinch of cayenne and blend using a hand blender until completely pureed.
While blending add in the cheese in 5 batches until emulsified. Blend thoroughly until pureed.
Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if necessary. Strain and keep warm until ready to serve.
Comments from Executive Chef Heberto Segura:
"I am delighted to hear about your experience here at Raglan Road. Thank you for the compliments
on the Harp and Cheese soup, I will be sure to share your comments with my team. Experiences
like yours are what make Raglan Road so great; we have always been compelled to share the joy in
our recipes as it is an example of Irish hospitality. I have attached the recipes you requested;
please let us know how it turns out or if you have any other questions.
Hope to see you by the pub on your next trip to Orlando, or at our sister pub in the Power and
Light District in KC.
Cheers
Heberto Segura
Executive Chef
Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant
P.O Box 22805, Lake Buena Vista, FL, 32830
Ph + 407 938 0300/Fx + 407 938 0305
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