Vichyssoise
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"The finest of all cold soups - and the very best thing invented in the USA! This wonderful, smooth soup can be garnished with a very few finely chopped chives. The chef at the Algonquin (where the soup originated) now sprinkles a very little curry powder, and provided it is a VERY little this can be very pleasant. Enjoy."
Original recipe yield: 4 - 6 servings.
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INGREDIENTS:
- 2 leeks, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup thinly sliced potatoes
- 2 1/3 cups chicken stock
- salt to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
- 1 1/8 cups heavy whipping cream
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DIRECTIONS:
- Gently sweat the chopped leeks and the chopped onion in butter or margarine until soft, about 8 minutes. Do NOT let them brown.
- Add potatoes and stock to the saucepan. Salt and pepper to taste; do not overdo them! Bring to the boil, and simmer very gently for 30 minutes.
- Puree in a blender or food processor until very smooth. Cool. Gently stir in a swirl of heavy cream.
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