Vichyssoise, Summer in a Cup
Ingredients
  • 5 leeks, sliced (white part only)
  • 2 small onions, chopped
  • 1 1/4 Tbsp butter
  • 7 medium potatoes
  • 5 cups chicken broth
  • 1 2/3 tsp salt
  • 5 cups rich milk
  • 1 1/4 cups whipping cream
  • chives for garnish
Instructions
  1. In a saucepan, saute leeks and onions in butter until soft, but not brown.
  2. Peel and slice potatoes thinly (3 cups).
  3. Add potatoes, broth, and salt to the saucepan and cook until soft (35-40 minutes).
  4. Blend in blender, return to heat, add milk, stir constantly and bring just to the boiling point.
  5. Cool, and blend again.
  6. Add cream and chill 2 - 3 hours.
  7. Serve in well chilled bowls, garnish with chives.
Recipe by Keeping With The Times at https://www.keepingwiththetimes.com/vichyssoise-summer-in-a-cup/