Vichyssoise

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.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Additional Time:
4 hrs
Total Time:
4 hrs 55 mins
Servings:
5

Ingredients

  • 2 leeks, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ¾ cup thinly sliced potatoes
  • 2 1/3 cups chicken stock
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 1/8 cups heavy whipping cream

Directions

Step 1
Heat butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat: add leeks and onions. Saut? 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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

281
Calories
25g
Fat
13g
Carbs
3g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 5
Calories 281
% Daily Value *
Total Fat25g 32%
Saturated Fat15g 77%
Cholesterol88mg 29%
Sodium478mg 21%
Total Carbohydrate13g 5%
Dietary Fiber2g 5%
Total Sugars3g
Protein3g
Vitamin C11mg 54%
Calcium65mg 5%
Iron1mg 6%
Potassium235mg 5%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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