Recipe

Vichyssoise

You'll love this classic French soup.

May 18, 2022 2:00pm
  • 1 hr 10 mins cooking
  • Serves 6
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Vichyssoise is that classic French creamy potato and leek soup which is generally served cold. You can also use Desiree or Pink Fir Apple potatoes for this recipe. For something different, sprinkle a little crumbled roquefort cheese over each bowl along with the chives.
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Ingredients

Vichyssoise
  • 50 gram butter
  • 2 leeks, trimmed, sliced thinly
  • 750 gram coliban potatoes, peeled, chopped coarsely
  • 2 cup (500ml) chicken stock
  • 2 cup (500ml) water
  • 300 millilitre cream
  • 2 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh chives

Method

Vichyssoise
  • 1
    Melt butter in large saucepan; cook leek, covered, about 20 minutes or until softened, stirring occasionally (do not allow leek to brown).
  • 2
    Add potato, stock and the water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until potato is tender. Cool 10 minutes.
  • 3
    Blend or process soup, in batches, until smooth; place soup in large bowl. Stir in cream, cover; refrigerate 3 hours or overnight. Divide among serving bowls; sprinkle with chives just before serving.

Notes

For a lower-fat version, use low-fat dairy-free spread instead of the butter, and light cream.

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