POTATO LEEK SOUP (VICHYSSOISE)

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To make this vichyssoise add the cream. This is a simple, elegant, and delicious soup. Recipe courtesy of The Joy of Cooking. Serving size is estimated. You can serve hot or cold, but be sure to process the soup to its velvety smoothness.

Provided by AmyZoe

Categories     Low Protein

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 cups, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
6 medium leeks, chopped
1 1/4 lbs potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
6 cups chicken stock or 6 cups vegetable stock
salt
white pepper or black pepper
additional stock or water
1/2 cup whipping cream (if making vichyssoise) or 1 cup whipping cream (if making vichyssoise)
chives

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a sauce pot over low heat.
  • Add the leeks and cook, stirring, until tender but not browned, about 20 minutes.
  • Stir in potatoes or stock.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce, and simmer until the potatoes are soft, about 30 minutes.
  • Puree until smooth.
  • For a finer texture , push through a sieve.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Thin if necessary with additional stock or water.
  • If making vichyssoise, add the heavy cream or a combination of milk and cream.
  • Reheat gently or chill and serve cold.
  • Garnish with snipped chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184.8, Fat 10.1, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 31.8, Sodium 29.2, Carbohydrate 22.3, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 3.2, Protein 2.8

Fiend Onions
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I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Musharof Hossain
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This soup is not worth the effort. It's not that good.


Aisha Kamoga
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I followed the recipe exactly and my soup turned out terrible. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Eugene Bailey
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This soup is way too expensive to make. I could buy a whole meal for the same price.


Nwidembia Daniel kelechi
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my soup turned out lumpy. I tried to blend it smooth, but it didn't work.


mim lamisa
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I found this soup to be a bit bland. I added some salt and pepper to taste, and it was much better.


joseph dudek
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This soup is delicious, but it's a bit too rich for my taste. I would recommend using less cream or crème fraîche.


Family Lopez
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


Mohamed Menazea
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This soup is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The flavor is amazing.


Shah Zaman Shah Zaman
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I love the addition of the crème fraîche to this soup. It really makes the soup extra creamy and delicious.


Jae Amor
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover potatoes. It's also a very affordable dish to make.


Mfarhan Fani
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I'm not a huge fan of leeks, but I loved this soup. The leeks were very mild and the soup was very creamy and flavorful.


Faixah Muhammed shikkau
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my guests. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes great.


Nat V
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I made this soup for my family and they all loved it. It's a great soup for a cold winter day.


Nasradin Mustefa
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This soup is so creamy and delicious. I love the subtle flavor of the leeks.


tm tech creator
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a winner. The only change I make is to add a bit of chopped bacon to the soup before serving. It adds a nice smoky flavor.


Xolelwa Sizani
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This is my favorite potato leek soup recipe. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect.


Chinedu Kelvin
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I made this soup for a dinner party last night and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, and I got several requests for the recipe.


Fazi Yab
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This soup is delicious! The flavors of the potatoes, leeks, and onions are perfectly balanced, and the soup is creamy and smooth. I love the addition of the crème fraîche and chives, which really elevate the dish.