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Vichyssoise, Summer in a Cup

June 19, 2013 by Barb 6 Comments

It’s funny how things go. I was at HomeSense the other day, and came across these gorgeous soup cups. The first thing that popped into my mind was Vichyssoise … I have to make Vichyssoise.

Have you ever tried Vichyssoise? It’s an amazing delicacy. Cool, creamy, and so easy to make.

Apparently there is some controversy as to whether it originated in France or the United States. I didn’t know that… I thought it was French.

Oh well, no matter the origin, it is a must-try. Summer in a cup.

Vichyssoise

 

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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.
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Filed Under: Soups Tagged With: potato

Comments

  1. Annette says

    June 19, 2013 at 12:05 pm

    I can’t even spell it and I am french. I think leeks are so often overlooked and are a great addition to many recipes.

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  2. Jo-Anna says

    June 19, 2013 at 4:26 pm

    Oooh I remember this! Delish! And gorgeous photo!

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  3. Deanna@Snippets from Springdale says

    June 19, 2013 at 6:08 pm

    Oh those cups are perfect forr you soup….I can say it, just can’t spell it. Thanks for including the recipe…the only cold soup I have had is a fruit soup, that was mighty delicious too!!

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  4. Libby says

    June 19, 2013 at 7:37 pm

    Those cups are just wonderful! Yes, I would have bought them also…And Vichyssoise is one of my favorite soups. There are so many different recipes for it; some use the leeks and some not. I think Julia Child has a good recipe? Can’t remember right now. But cold summer soups are one of my favorite “foods”.

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  5. Jennifer @ Town and Country Living says

    June 23, 2013 at 5:48 pm

    I’ve never had vichyssoise but it looks beautiful, especially in your pretty new cups!

    Reply

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