Vichyssoise Recipe
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Vichyssoise

By: Derek Parker  
"The finest of all cold soups - and the very best thing invented in the USA! This wonderful, smooth soup can be garnished with a very few finely chopped chives. The chef at the Algonquin (where the soup originated) now sprinkles a very little curry powder, and provided it is a VERY little this can be very pleasant. Enjoy."

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Original Recipe Yield 4 - 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 leeks, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3/4 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

  1. Gently sweat the chopped leeks and the chopped onion in butter or margarine until soft, about 8 minutes. Do NOT let them brown.
  2. Add potatoes and stock to the saucepan. Salt and pepper to taste; do not overdo them! Bring to the boil, and simmer very gently for 30 minutes.
  3. Puree in a blender or food processor until very smooth. Cool. Gently stir in the cream before serving.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 282 | Total Fat: 24.8g | Cholesterol: 88mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 13, 2006 by trweiss 
This was a great starting point. (Recipes exist to get ideas, not to follow.) I like... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 19, 2006 by deb5218 
try using non fat half and half instead of the cream. Works very well and cuts out a lot of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 16, 2006 by Dede Ranahan 
ok. I cheated and sampled the leek potato mixture as it was cooling. Awesome. But then I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 8, 2003 by PAUL ROBINSON 
My first taste of Vichyssoise - excellent! Easy, straightforward recipe. Enjoyed it this... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 7, 2005 by Joan 2 Me 
I really enjoyed this recipe...just the thing for a hot day-easy and delicious. I threw in... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 14, 2003 by Doug Matthews Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Just had gum surgery and my wife made this for me. Excellent. My wife even made herself a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2006 by Zarpyzuluwarrior 
I have made this five times now and love it! My husband actuallly prefers this served hot. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 3, 2006 by Crystal E. 
I made this soup for my family tonight. It is VERY good!!! My husband said he would prefer it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 1, 2006 by Babzil 
Mmmm delicious. It is basicly a cold leek&potato soup, but the genious of it is the idea of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 6, 2003 by TATTOOSGIRL 
husband really loved this soup MORE

 
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