Potato Soup Scented with Cumin

Yield:	8 Servings
Categories:	Soups, Potatoes

3	tb	Unsalted butter
1	c	Chopped shallots
3	lb	Red skin potatoes; peeled and cut into 3/4" cubes
1 1/2	tb	Ground cumin
12	c	Chicken stock
1	c	Half and half or evaporated skim milk
		Salt
		Fresh ground pepper
4	ts	Chopped fresh cilantro