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Vichyssoise Cold Potato Leek Soup Recipe

A classic cold soup made with potatoes, leeks, and cream. Perfect for a hot summer day.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: French
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 cups leeks, white and light green parts only, cleaned and sliced
  • 2 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • to taste salt
  • to taste white pepper
  • to garnish chives, chopped

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add leeks and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2. Add potatoes and stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
  3. 3. Puree the soup in batches in a blender until smooth. Return to pot.
  4. 4. Stir in cream, and season with salt and white pepper. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
  5. 5. Serve cold, garnished with chopped chives.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 700mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Cold Soup, potato leek soup, vichyssoise
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