COLD POTATO-LEEK SOUP

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Also known as vichyssoise, this classic soup is rich and delicious.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Time 3h

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 medium leeks, (about 2 1/4 pounds), whites only, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise, cleaned (see note below)
2 cans (14.5 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 (8 ounces) baking potato, peeled and diced
Coarse salt
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup snipped fresh chives

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine leeks, broth, potato, 2 cups water, and 1 teaspoon coarse salt. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until vegetables are very tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Working in batches, puree soup in blender, transferring it to a clean bowl as you work. (To prevent splattering, fill blender only halfway, and allow heat to escape: Remove cap from hole in lid, and cover lid firmly with a dish towel.) Stir cream into pureed soup, and season with salt.
  • Cover loosely with plastic wrap, and chill until cold, at least 2 hours and up to 2 days. If necessary, thin with water, and season with salt. Serve soup in chilled glasses, garnished with chives.

Robyn
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my soup turned out really watery. I think I might have added too much water or broth.


Gull Nehar
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This soup is delicious! I love the creamy texture and the subtle flavor of the leeks. It's also really easy to make, so it's a great weeknight meal.


Dina. Ali abdallah
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This soup is a bit too tangy for my taste, but I think that's because I used plain yogurt instead of Greek yogurt. Next time, I'll try using Greek yogurt and see if that makes a difference.


Zinnia
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I'm not a fan of cold soups, but this one is an exception. It's so creamy and flavorful, and the leeks and potatoes are cooked to perfection.


Shara Frederick
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This soup is so refreshing and flavorful! I love the combination of potatoes, leeks, and yogurt. It's the perfect soup for a summer lunch or dinner.


Anowar Khan
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my soup turned out really watery. I think I might have added too much water or broth.


Debbie Darmanie
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This soup is delicious! I love the creamy texture and the subtle flavor of the leeks. It's also really easy to make, so it's a great weeknight meal.


Malik ijaz Iqbal Nissoana
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This soup is a bit too tangy for my taste, but I think that's because I used plain yogurt instead of Greek yogurt. Next time, I'll try using Greek yogurt and see if that makes a difference.


Robert Prewitt
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I'm not a fan of cold soups, but this one is an exception. It's so creamy and flavorful, and the leeks and potatoes are cooked to perfection.


Jacin Manihar
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This soup is so refreshing and flavorful! I love the combination of potatoes, leeks, and yogurt. It's the perfect soup for a summer lunch or dinner.


Abdullah Bhai King
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my soup turned out really watery. I think I might have added too much water or broth.


Shatilah Burden
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This soup is delicious! I love the creamy texture and the subtle flavor of the leeks. It's also really easy to make, so it's a great weeknight meal.


Allison Ramirez
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This soup is a bit too tangy for my taste, but I think that's because I used plain yogurt instead of Greek yogurt. Next time, I'll try using Greek yogurt and see if that makes a difference.


Mylles Marangoh
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I'm not a huge fan of cold soups, but this one is an exception. It's so creamy and flavorful, and the leeks and potatoes are cooked to perfection.


KiKi
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover potatoes. I also like that it's a cold soup, so it's perfect for hot summer days.


Pelumi LensTee
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I love the combination of flavors in this soup. The leeks and potatoes are a classic pairing, and the yogurt and dill add a nice tang.


Anaedt Hossen
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This cold potato leek soup is so refreshing and flavorful! It's the perfect summer soup, and it's also really easy to make.