POTATO LEEK SOUP (VICHYSSOISE)
There is nothing better on a chilly, damp day than a steaming bowl of potato leek soup; and conversely, few things are as delicious and refreshing on a hot, sweaty day than a bowl of ice cold vichyssoise.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes
Time 1h25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Melt butter in soup pot over medium-high heat. Add leeks and salt; cook until leeks begin to wilt. Reduce heat to medium or medium-low and cook until soft and almost pastelike, 30 to 40 minutes.
- Place potatoes in the pot; add chicken broth. Adjust heat so mixture simmers slowly. Cook until potatoes are soft, about 30 minutes. Puree mixture with an immersion blender or in batches in a blender. Whisk in heavy cream and creme fraiche. Heat over medium heat. Add more salt, if needed, and cayenne pepper. Do not boil.
- Serve with a drizzle of creme fraiche and a sprinkle of chopped chives.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 424.3 calories, Carbohydrate 35.4 g, Cholesterol 104.3 mg, Fat 30.5 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 18.8 g, Sodium 1171.3 mg, Sugar 5.7 g
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Carene Van Wyk
[email protected]I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the creamy texture and the subtle flavor of the leeks.
Dan Kenny
[email protected]This is my new favorite soup! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the creamy texture and the subtle flavor of the leeks.
MR ZIA
[email protected]I made this soup for a dinner party last night and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! It's a really elegant and delicious soup.
Don Vito
[email protected]This soup is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful. I love the addition of the leeks. They add a nice sweetness to the soup.
Daniel Migunov
[email protected]I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the creamy texture and the subtle flavor of the leeks.
Qaqambile Ntlantsana
[email protected]This soup is delicious! I made it last night and my family loved it. It's creamy and flavorful, and the leeks add a nice sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.
Meredith Hurd
[email protected]I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the creamy texture and the subtle flavor of the leeks.
S0M3D4Y
[email protected]This is my new favorite soup! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the creamy texture and the subtle flavor of the leeks.
Jessica Farinha
[email protected]I made this soup for a dinner party last night and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! It's a really elegant and delicious soup.
Writes Farhan Ali
[email protected]This soup is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful. I love the addition of the leeks. They add a nice sweetness to the soup.
Tee Bee
[email protected]I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the creamy texture and the subtle flavor of the leeks.
Md Rahan
[email protected]This soup is delicious! I made it last night and my family loved it. It's creamy and flavorful, and the leeks add a nice sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.
Hoorain Abbasi
[email protected]I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the creamy texture and the subtle flavor of the leeks.
Osbaldo Castro
[email protected]This is my new favorite soup! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the creamy texture and the subtle flavor of the leeks.
Nosheen Noshad
[email protected]I made this soup for a dinner party last night and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! It's a really elegant and delicious soup.
Hamza Ijaz
[email protected]This soup is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful. I love the addition of the leeks. They add a nice sweetness to the soup.
Sudip Kharel
[email protected]I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the creamy texture and the subtle flavor of the leeks.
Carla van Aardt
[email protected]This soup is delicious! I made it last night and my family loved it. It's creamy and flavorful, and the leeks add a nice sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.