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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (41)

 

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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: 274 | Total Fat: 24.6g | Cholesterol: 86mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 13, 2006 by trweiss   view full review
This was a great starting point. (Recipes exist to get ideas, not to follow.) I like...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 16, 2006 by Dede Ranahan   view full review
ok. I cheated and sampled the leek potato mixture as it was cooling. Awesome. But then I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 19, 2006 by deb5218   view full review
try using non fat half and half instead of the cream. Works very well and cuts out a lot of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 8, 2003 by PAUL ROBINSON   view full review
My first taste of Vichyssoise - excellent! Easy, straightforward recipe. Enjoyed it this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 1, 2006 by Babzil   view full review
Mmmm delicious. It is basicly a cold leek&potato soup, but the genious of it is the idea of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 14, 2003 by Doug Matthews Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Just had gum surgery and my wife made this for me. Excellent. My wife even made herself a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 4, 2011 by Father Bill   view full review
Oh my! Simply sumptuous! I noted that some other reviewers fiddled with the recipe by using...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 7, 2005 by Joan 2 Me   view full review
I really enjoyed this recipe...just the thing for a hot day-easy and delicious. I threw in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2006 by Zarpyzuluwarrior   view full review
I have made this five times now and love it! My husband actuallly prefers this served hot.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 3, 2006 by Crystal E.   view full review
I made this soup for my family tonight. It is VERY good!!! My husband said he would prefer it...

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