Vichyssoise

Vichyssoise is a smooth, cold soup made of leeks, potatoes, cream and chicken stock.

Classic Vichyssoise

Ingredients

  1. 2 leeks, chopped
  2. 1 onion, chopped
  3. 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  4. 3/4 cup thinly sliced potatoes
  5. 2 1/3 cups chicken stock
  6. Salt to taste
  7. Ground black pepper to taste
  8. 1 1/4 cups heavy whipping cream
  9. Chopped chives for garnish

Directions

  1. In a saucepan, saute the chopped leeks and the chopped onion in butter until soft, about 8 minutes. Do NOT let them brown.
  2. Add potatoes and stock to the saucepan. Salt to taste. Bring to the boil and simmer for about 20 minutes.
  3. Puree in a blender or food processor until very smooth. Stir in the cream and pepper. Chill.
  4. Garnish with chives before serving. Makes 4 to 6 servings. -adapted from AllRecipes.comAll Recipes: [1]

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