Classic Vichyssoise Recipe
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Classic Vichyssoise

By: 2doulas  
"Very simple recipe that tastes great. What could be better, serve cold or warm."

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 3 leeks, bulb only, sliced into rings
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 5 potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 5 cups chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream

Directions

  1. In a large stock pot melt butter over low heat. Add leeks and onion, cover, and cook for 10 minutes.
  2. Add potatoes and season with salt and pepper. Add thyme, marjoram, bay leaf and stir well. Cover pot and continue to cook for 12 minutes.
  3. Add chicken stock and bring to a boil, reduce heat and cook, partially covered for 30 minutes.
  4. Puree soup in blender or food processor and cool.
  5. Prior to serving add cream. If you are serving this soup warm you need to reheat the soup slowly so that the cream does not change consistency.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 356 | Total Fat: 9.6g | Cholesterol: 35mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2008 by Miss Fuzzy 
This classic is elegant in its simplicity but the choice of ingredients is critical. Avoid... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2006 by ~TAYLOR~ 
This is a great basic recipe for Vichyssoise, Priscilla. I used 4 leeks, added a bit more... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 19, 2007 by Sara 
This was a great recipe for potato leek soup! The only change I would make is to add some... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 6, 2008 by jennybeans 
Our favorite French restaurant had Vichyssoise as the soup d'jour couple of nights ago. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 10, 2008 by Lin 
EXCELLANT !!! I too, used fresh thyme I have a nice kitchen herb garden... Followed it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2008 by Cindy Baker 
I served this cold in shot glasses at my french themed coctail party. It was delicous cold. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 8, 2008 by EAKE 
This soup was down right elegant!!! I followed the recipe exactly, except that I had fresh... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2008 by GertyDierl 
Tastes great, plus pretty easy to pull together. Freezes well (just reheat thoroughly and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2005 by TLTHACK 
I served it hot and it was great. Really, really yummy. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 1, 2009 by ashleyenfrance 
This was a good potato and leek soup. I did have problems, however, with the amount of butter... MORE

 
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