Vichyssoise

Vichyssoise is the finest of all cold soups! This wonderful, smooth soup can be garnished with a few finely chopped chives or a little curry powder.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 281 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 onion, chopped
• salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• ground black pepper to taste
• 2 leeks, chopped
• ¾ cup thinly sliced potatoes
• 2 ⅓ cups chicken stock
• 1 ⅛ cups heavy whipping cream

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat: add leeks and onions. Sauté until soft but not browned, about 8 minutes.

Step 2

Add potatoes and stock; season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer gently for 30 minutes.

Step 3

Puree soup in a blender or food processor until very smooth. Set soup aside to cool; transfer into a bowl or a jug and refrigerate until chilled, at least 4 hours. Gently stir in cream before serving.