Vichyssoise
by taira
a potato soup similar to Potage Parmentier but chilled
10 g
unsalted butter
70 g
leeks
, sliced, sliced, sliced
130 g
yukon gold potato
, diced, diced
250 ml
water
60 ml
heavy cream
3 g
chives
, chopped, chopped, chopped
Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add leeks and cook gently, stirring often, until soft but not browned ~8 mins
Add diced potatoes and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer. Cook uncovered until the potatoes are tender and beginning to fall apart ~30 mins
Blend until perfectly smooth
Stir in cream and add salt and pepper to taste, and garnish with chives
cool to room temp and then refrigerate until well chilled
Garnish with chives