2006-10-08 11:04:49 · 20 answers · asked by avecplaisir 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
It just means to peel the potatoes.
2006-10-08 11:06:11 · answer #1 · answered by Ragdoll 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Hopefully the recipe states to pare THEN dice, rather than the other way around...or you'd be peeling some awfully small pieces! :o) Ever heard of a paring knife? That comes from the word pare, or to peel. The knife is generally small with a thin blade, perfect for peeling the skin off a vegetable without comprising a lot of the good stuff underneath!
However, most people nowadays "pare" with a vegetable peeler and will be done in seconds! But, remember -- you don't have to pare (or peel) your potatoes for potato soup. You can leave the (well scrubbed) skin on for a neat look and a great taste! You would also retain more nutrients that way.
Have fun!
2006-10-08 18:15:11 · answer #2 · answered by southernserendipiti 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Pare means to remove the peel
2006-10-08 18:08:05 · answer #3 · answered by marie 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Pare means to Peel.
2006-10-08 18:08:10 · answer #4 · answered by *CiTsJuStMe* 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Pare means to peel, and potato soup sure would be good right now.
2006-10-08 18:14:10 · answer #5 · answered by candace b 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To pare Potatoes means to remove their skin with a "Paring" knife. Your recipe must be older since nowadays we use vegetable peelers but all the same, I hope that you enjoy your soup recipe. Good luck!
2006-10-08 21:43:29 · answer #6 · answered by He Coon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To pare is to peel. But that's optional. I'm a Food Network junky & often, Rachel Ray, also Emeril, do NOT peel--there are nutrients in the skin & skin tastes good, too! I believe the term they use is "rustic." Also, try using buttermilk instead of just plain milk. Less fattening, & also tastes better. (I just tried buttermilk in a marinade; it truly made the chicken more tender--delicious!)
2006-10-08 20:36:17 · answer #7 · answered by Valac Gypsy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pare is to peel them. Then dice them. Preferably smallish, so some of them dissolve and make it into a nice creamy soup.
2006-10-08 18:09:43 · answer #8 · answered by chefgrille 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To 'pare' simply means to 'take off the peelings'. Happy cooking!
2006-10-08 18:06:34 · answer #9 · answered by Nisey 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
pare (pâr)
tr.v., pared, par·ing, pares.
To remove the outer covering or skin of with a knife or similar instrument: pare apples.
To remove by or as if by cutting, clipping, or shaving: pared off the excess dough.
To reduce as if by cutting off outer parts; trim: pare expenses from the monthly budget.
2006-10-08 21:47:54 · answer #10 · answered by redunicorn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would think it means to peel the potato. you can also make with instand potatoes in the microwave. This is much faster than on the stove and not the mess. just warm milk, add potatoes to consistancy wanted . add sea salt,pepper and a little butter.
2006-10-08 18:15:04 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋