Vichyssoise

This is a simple take on a classic cold soup that is as delicious to eat as it is to say: Vishi-swazz! It is dead easy to make as well. Just sauté potatoes with some chopped leeks, then simmer them all with stock until tender. Send the mixture through a food processor or blender, let cool, then chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Garnish with chopped chives.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter in a large pot
• 3 peeled and cubed potatoes
• 3 trimmed and chopped leeks
• 4 cups stock
• Chopped chives
• ½ cup or more cream

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (8 servings)

    246 calories; 10 grams fat; 5 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 3 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 33 grams carbohydrates; 3 grams dietary fiber; 4 grams sugars; 6 grams protein; 31 milligrams cholesterol; 192 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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Preparation

1. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large pot.
2. Add 3 peeled and cubed potatoes and 3 trimmed and chopped leeks.
3. Cook for about 3 minutes, stirring, until softened.
4. Add 4 cups stock. Boil, cover, lower the heat and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
5. Purée, then let cool. Stir in 1/2 cup or more cream before serving.
6. Garnish with chopped chives.

30 minutes