French Vichyssoise

traditional Vichyssoise recipe authentic french cuisine culinary france potato soup
Cooking Method
Cuisine ,
Category
Difficulty Beginner
Time
Preparation Time: 15 mins Cooking Time: 40 mins Resting Period: 2 hrs Total Time: 2 hrs 55 mins
Servings 4
Calorie 250 kcal
Best Time Summer, Spring
Ingredients
  • 4 leeks (finely chopped)
  • 1 onion (finely chopped)
  • 3 potatoes (cut into 1 cm pieces)
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter (14 g)
  • 1 tbsp canola oil (15 ml)
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup partly skimmed milk (2%)
  • 2 tbsp fresh chives (optional)
  • 1 pinch salt (optional)
  • pepper to taste [optional]
Instructions
  1. Finely chop the leeks and onions. Peel and cut the potatoes into 1 cm pieces.
  2. Heat the butter and oil in a saucepan. Add the leeks and onions, cover, and cook over low heat for about 10 minutes until tender.
  3. Add the potatoes and stock. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer, covered, for about 25-30 minutes, until the potatoes are tender.
  4. Puree the soup in a blender. Add the milk and blend. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. Garnish each bowl with chopped chives and serve.

  5. Your Vichyssoise is ready. Bon Appetit!

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