Vichyssoise
Yield: 4 servings
My Vichyssoise recipe is an easy take on the classic chilled soup of cooked and pureed leeks, potatoes, and onions, plus cream. This cold soup is satisfying yet light, perfect for hot summer and fall days!
Ingredients
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 4 cups chopped leeks
- 1 cup diced yellow onion
- 1 large clove garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken stock
- 3 cups yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 teaspoons Morton kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup sour cream
- chopped chives, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat a large Dutch oven or stock pot over medium heat. Add the butter. When the butter has melted, add the leeks, onion, and garlic. Saute until leeks are tender and the onion becomes translucent, about 5 minutes or so.
- Add the chicken stock, potatoes, salt, white pepper, and bay leaf. Stir to combine, then simmer over medium heat for 25-30 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Remove the bay leaf and add the heavy cream and sour cream.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until completely smooth. Or use a stand blender, working in smaller batches. Either way, be careful when blending hot liquids. For an even smoother soup, press the blended soup through a fine sieve with a rubber spatula.
- Transfer soup to the refrigerator and chill for 30-60 minutes. You want to serve the soup cool, but not cold.
- Serve garnished with a sprinkling of chives.
Notes
Store any leftover soup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
Allow the soup to sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving – enjoy it cool, but not cold.
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 608kcal Carbohydrates: 54g Protein: 13g Fat: 40g Saturated Fat: 24g Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g Monounsaturated Fat: 10g Trans Fat: 0.5g Cholesterol: 115mg Sodium: 1290mg Potassium: 1268mg Fiber: 6g Sugar: 10g Vitamin A: 2898IU Vitamin C: 50mg Calcium: 168mg Iron: 4mg
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