2007-08-04 06:26:49 · 6 answers · asked by ryangrandia 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
Vichyssoise - 20 min prep
3 large leeks, white parts only, washed well and sliced thinly
2 tablespoons butter
2 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced thinly
3 cups chicken stock
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1 cup whipping cream
chopped chives, to garnish
Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat, then stir in the leeks and saute at a very low temperature, stirring occasionally, until they are golden. Add the stock, potatoes, and salt--bring to a simmer, then cover and simmer for 40 minutes. Puree, then press through a sieve to get a very fine texture.
Return to the saucepan, add the milk and pepper, and bring to a simmer. Remove from heat, stir in the cream, adjust for seasoning (cold soups should be slightly overseasoned), and chill overnight.
When ready to serve, ladle into bowls (nested glass cups with ice would be nice) and sprinkle with chopped fresh chives.
2007-08-11 18:47:43 · answer #1 · answered by soupkitty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
vichyssoise is mearly a cream based soup that consists of potato and leek. The key factor that seperates vichyssoise from potato leek soup is that vichyssoise is served cold and potato leek soup is served hot. Garnish with fresh choped chives and enjoy!!
2007-08-11 20:34:36 · answer #2 · answered by Charles B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Classic Vichyssoise
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
Gently sweat the chopped leeks and the chopped onion in butter or margarine until soft, about 8 minutes. Do NOT let them brown.
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.
Puree in a blender or food processor until very smooth. Cool. Gently stir in the cream before serving.
2007-08-04 06:31:25 · answer #3 · answered by tharnpfeffa 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
# 4 cups sliced leeks, white part only
# 4 cups diced potatoes, old or baking potatoes recommended
# 6 to 7 cups water
# 1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons salt or to taste
# 1/2 cup or more sour cream, heavy cream, or creme fraîche, optional
# 1 Tablespoon fresh chives or parsley, minced
2007-08-11 02:35:29 · answer #4 · answered by lyn222003 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-08-04 06:29:44 · answer #5 · answered by I love winter 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-08-11 10:08:52 · answer #6 · answered by Cyrstal L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋