LEMONGRASS VICHYSSOISE

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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     lunch, weekday, appetizer

Time 40m

Yield 7 cups for 6 or 7 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 large cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
1 pound leeks, washed well, trimmed and white part sliced
1/4 pound onions, coarsely chopped
4 stalks lemon grass, trimmed, and bulb thinly sliced
8 makrut lime leaves, finely sliced
1 pound potatoes, peeled and coarsely diced
2 bay leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
6 cups water
2 cups heavy cream
1 or 2 bunches fresh chives

Steps:

  • In a large pot, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, leeks, onions, lemon grass and lime leaves; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Do not allow to color.
  • Add potatoes, bay leaves, salt, pepper and water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, cooking 20 minutes, until potatoes are tender. Allow to cool a little; strain, reserving broth, and remove bay leaves.
  • Place some solids with a little broth in blender, and puree. Spoon into bowl. Repeat process until all solids are pureed; you will probably have to use all the broth to do this, but do not allow the mixture to become too thin, because the cream must still be added. Stir in the cream. Adjust seasoning, and chill completely, at least several hours.
  • To serve, chop the chives, and stir vichyssoise thoroughly. Spoon 1 cup into soup bowl, and sprinkle with chives. If mixture is too thick, add a little milk to thin it out.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 410, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 32 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 20 grams, Sodium 1031 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Blanche Saptouw
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This soup is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. The flavor is amazing and it's a great soup to serve for a special occasion.


aradhana thakur
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover potatoes and leeks. I always have these vegetables on hand, so it's nice to have a recipe that I can use them in.


chinchiya woods
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I'm not a fan of lemongrass, so I wasn't sure if I would like this soup. But I was surprised to find that I actually really enjoyed it! The lemongrass flavor is subtle and not overpowering.


Mikey's Harris
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This soup is a bit too rich for my taste. I think I'll use less cream next time.


Jaeden Burger
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my soup turned out too watery. I think I'll reduce the amount of liquid next time.


Rojina Soltani
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This soup is a bit too bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more salt and pepper next time.


Dereje Helina
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I wasn't sure how the lemongrass would taste in this soup, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's a really unique and delicious flavor.


Luna G
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This soup is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. The flavor is amazing!


Aphin Oli
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I love the addition of lemongrass to this classic soup. It gives it a really nice depth of flavor.


Pawan Jhuteri Thapa
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This soup is so flavorful and comforting. It's the perfect meal for a cold winter day.


Alvi Matan shop
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I made this soup for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the lemongrass.


Debra Eibesberger
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover lemongrass. I had some in my fridge and I'm so glad I decided to make this soup.


Fffg Hsjben
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out perfectly. I loved the combination of lemongrass, potatoes, and leeks.


Charles Murray
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This soup is a must-try for any fan of vichyssoise or lemongrass. It's easy to make and absolutely delicious.


mohamed hany elkafrawy
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I've never tried lemongrass in a soup before, but it was amazing! The flavors were so well-balanced and the soup was incredibly smooth and creamy.


Itz Ali
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This lemongrass vichyssoise was a delightful surprise! The lemongrass added a unique and refreshing flavor that perfectly complemented the creamy potato and leek soup.


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