CHIVE AND CUCUMBER VICHYSSOISE
Categories Soup/Stew Milk/Cream Vegetarian Cucumber Spring Chill Chive Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Melt butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add leeks; sauté just until soft but not yet brown, about 5 minutes. Add broth and potato. Simmer until potato is very tender, about 12 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer potato and leeks to blender. Add half of cooking liquid and blend to coarse puree. Add cream and blend, using on/off turns. Transfer to large bowl. Combine cucumber, chives and remaining cooking liquid in blender; puree until smooth. Mix into leek puree. Season with salt and pepper. Chill, at least 4 hours and up to 6 hours.
- Stir soup and ladle into bowls. Garnish with radishes, if desired.
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Allan James-green
ja56@hotmail.frThis soup is okay. It's not my favorite, but it's not bad either.
Namutebi Olivia
n-olivia86@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of vichyssoise, but this recipe is pretty good. I think the chives and cucumber give it a nice twist.
Mohamed Alkholy
a-m@hotmail.frThis soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the creamy texture and the mild flavor.
judy changangu
j.changangu26@gmail.comI'm going to try making this soup in my slow cooker next time. I think it would be a great way to have a hot meal ready when I get home from work.
Lovewell Kunda
kl@aol.comThis soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a few cucumbers and chives in my fridge, so this is a perfect recipe for me.
Vuai Haji
h_v@yahoo.comI served this soup with a side of crusty bread. It was the perfect way to enjoy it!
Sudee Smart
sudee@gmail.comI added a cup of shredded chicken to this soup and it was delicious! It made it a more filling meal.
Santosh Bhai
santosh_bhai@aol.comI didn't have any chives on hand, so I used green onions instead. It turned out great!
Gennashajackson Gennashajackson
gg@yahoo.comThis soup was a bit too thick for my liking. I would have preferred it to be a little thinner.
Italic Squirrels
squirrels.i@gmail.comI found the chives and cucumber to be overpowering. I think this soup would be better with just leeks and potatoes.
kaitlyn cooper
kaitlyn@yahoo.comThis soup was a little too bland for my taste. I think it needed more salt and pepper.
ZeeshaL Malik
malik-z@aol.comI'm definitely going to be making this soup again. It's a new favorite!
Roxy Wolves
wolves_roxy2@yahoo.comThis soup is so easy to make. I had it on the table in less than 30 minutes.
Allie Maczko
a.m@hotmail.comI love the combination of chives and cucumber in this soup. It's so unique and flavorful.
Maroun Bou issa
m.i@gmail.comThis soup is perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. It's light and refreshing, and it's packed with flavor.
Esethu Ndongeni
e_n42@gmail.comI'm not usually a fan of vichyssoise, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so light and refreshing, and the chives and cucumber give it a nice twist.
Birungi Immaculate
birungi-immaculate98@gmail.comThis soup was so good! I loved the creamy texture and the subtle flavor of the chives and cucumber.
Andrew l
andrew_l30@aol.comI've made vichyssoise many times before, but this recipe is by far the best. The chives and cucumber add a wonderful depth of flavor.
Najmul Haque
nh@yahoo.comThis vichyssoise was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of chives and cucumber gave it a refreshing and unique flavor.