Best 5 Carrot Coconut Vichyssoise Recipes

CLASSIC VICHYSSOISE

Steps:

• In a large stock pot melt butter over low heat. Add leeks and onion, cover, and cook for 10 minutes.
• 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.
• Add chicken stock and bring to a boil, reduce heat and cook, partially covered for 30 minutes.
• Puree soup in blender or food processor and cool.
• 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.

CARROT VICHYSSOISE

Steps:

• Coarsely chop leeks; place in bowl of cold water. Let stand 5 minutes to rid them of dirt and sand; lift out of water; drain in colander.
• Spray bottom of small stockpot with olive-oil spray; place over low heat. Add leeks and garlic; cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until leeks are wilted, about 12 minutes.
• Cut 2 potatoes into small chunks; add to leeks. Slice 3 carrots into 1/4-inch-thick rounds; add to vegetables along with stock, salt, pepper, and 2 cups water. Cover partially, raise heat to high, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low; cook until vegetables are tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in milk, and puree in blender until smooth. Let stand until cool; refrigerate until cold.
• Meanwhile, finely julienne remaining 2 potatoes and 2 carrots; place in a small pot of boiling water. Boil until just tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain; transfer to ice-water bath until cool. Drain; add carrots and potatoes to pureed soup. To serve, divide soup among 6 bowls, and garnish each with snipped chives.

CARROT COCONUT VICHYSSOISE

Steps:

• Prepare the soup: Place the stock, potatoes, carrots, leek and shallot into a medium soup pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, until vegetables are very tender.
• Season with white pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes longer. Add in the coconut milk. Remove from heat. Transfer to a blender and purée until smooth. You can also use an immersion blender right in the pot and purée for a full 3 minutes. Stir in the soymilk or light cream.
• Place the soup in the refrigerator and cool for at least 5 hours.
• Prepare the garnish: Place the balsamic vinegar and molasses into a small pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer on low for 6 to 8 minutes, until reduced by half. Place in refrigerator, it will get thicker as it cools.
• To serve, ladle the soup into bowls. With the tip of a spoon, or a squirt bottle, add a swirl of the balsamic to each bowl.

CARROT COCONUT VICHYSSOISE

Steps:

• 1. Place stock, potatoes, carrots, leeks, and shallot into a medium soup pot. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, until vegetables are tender. 2. Season with white pepper. Simmer 5 minutes longer. Remove from heat. Add coconut milk. Puree until smooth , add cream.. Put in refridgerator and cool 5 hours.

CARROT VICHYSSOISE

Steps:

• Melt butter in large saucepan over medium-low heat.
• Add carrots and leeks and cook until leeks are tender, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
• Mix in potatoes and 1/2 teaspoon thyme.
• Add stock and vermouth; simmer until potatoes are tender, about 25 minutes.
• Puree soup in batches (or use an immersion blender) in processor or blender;return to saucepan.
• Add cream, season with salt, pepper and lemon juice.
• (can be prepared 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate.).
• Stir over medium heat until warmed through.
• Garnish with minced fresh thyme and serve.