VICHYSSOISE (LEEK AND POTATO SOUP)

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Make and share this Vichyssoise (Leek and Potato Soup) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by alleycatb

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 8 cups, 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 medium leeks, white only
1 medium onion
2 -3 tablespoons butter
3 -4 potatoes
4 cups chicken stock
1 -2 cup cream
1/4 teaspoon mace or 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
salt
white pepper
chopped watercress or chives
1 cup cucumber, sliced grated (for cold version)

Steps:

  • saute onions and leeks in butter for a few minutes until tender.
  • add thinly sliced potatoes and stock.
  • simmer till potatoes are cooked,.
  • remove from heat.
  • add cream
  • blend or mash if you like.
  • add mace salt and white pepper
  • serve topped with the optional chives or water cress.
  • OR chill in freezer or fridge
  • add cucumber and chives and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393.2, Fat 22, SaturatedFat 12.8, Cholesterol 71, Sodium 343, Carbohydrate 41.1, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 7.5, Protein 9.7

Rapelang Masha
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I've never had Vichyssoise before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's a delicious and easy-to-make soup that I will definitely be making again.


Dost Ali Khan
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This soup is delicious! I love the creamy texture and the flavor of the leeks and potatoes. It's also very easy to make, which is a bonus.


Paige miller
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I made this soup for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Haresh Kumar
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This soup is so good! I love the creamy texture and the flavor of the leeks and potatoes. I also love that it's a healthy soup that's low in calories and fat.


qamar nisa
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. I love the creamy texture and the subtle flavor of the leeks. It's a great soup for a special occasion or a casual meal.


omar waleed
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This was my first time making Vichyssoise and it was a success! I was worried it would be too difficult, but it was actually quite easy. The soup turned out creamy and delicious, and I will definitely be making it again.


Ijaz Bahii
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I'm not a big fan of leeks, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I'm so glad I did! The leeks added a subtle flavor that really complemented the potatoes. This soup is now one of my favorites.


SU NY
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The soup was creamy and delicious, and I loved the flavor of the leeks and potatoes.


Arrive
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This soup is so good! The flavors are perfectly balanced and the soup is so creamy and smooth. I will definitely be making this again.


Marylin Smith
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I've never had Vichyssoise before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's a delicious and easy-to-make soup that I will definitely be making again.


Shakir Islam
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This soup is delicious! I love the creamy texture and the flavor of the leeks and potatoes. It's also very easy to make, which is a bonus.


Geoff Hayzos
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I made this soup for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Mohammadali KenarKenari
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This soup is so good! I love the creamy texture and the flavor of the leeks and potatoes. I also love that it's a healthy soup that's low in calories and fat.


Bijay Rawat
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. I love the creamy texture and the subtle flavor of the leeks. It's a great soup for a special occasion or a casual meal.


Mk Bijoy
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This was my first time making Vichyssoise and it was a success! I was worried it would be too difficult, but it was actually quite easy. The soup turned out creamy and delicious, and I will definitely be making it again.


Leon Jalasi
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I'm not a big fan of leeks, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I'm so glad I did! The leeks added a subtle flavor that really complemented the potatoes. This soup is now one of my favorites.


Mohammad Bin Usman
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! I used Yukon gold potatoes and they gave the soup a nice rich flavor. My husband loved it too!


Hasan Hafiz
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This Vichyssoise soup was a hit with my family! The flavors were perfectly balanced, and the soup was so creamy and smooth. I will definitely be making this again.