Vichyssoise Cream Soup
Vichyssoise is a classic French cold potato and leek soup, perfect for any occasion. Served chilled, it offers a creamy texture with a delicate flavor. Enhance this elegant soup by pairing it with lobster medallions or enjoying it on its own, garnished with fresh chives.
Servings: 6
Calories: 300kcal
Ingredients
- 2 ounces butter
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 0.5 pound leek, thinly sliced, white part only
- 0.5 pound potatoes, peeled and sliced
- 3 cups chicken stock
- Salt and white pepper, to taste
- 0.5 cup milk
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons chives, chopped
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium high heat, sauté leeks and onion in butter until tender but not brown. Add potatoes and chicken broth; bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes. Puree the mixture in a food processor; return to the saucepan. Add milk and cream mixing well, add salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate the soup until cold.
- Serve vichyssoise cold and garnish with chopped chives.