Vichyssoise

by taira

About

a potato soup similar to Potage Parmentier but chilled

Ingredients

Steps

Steps

Step 1

Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add leeks and cook gently, stirring often, until soft but not browned ~8 mins

Step 2

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

Step 3

Blend until perfectly smooth

Step 4

Stir in cream and add salt and pepper to taste, and garnish with chives

Step 5

cool to room temp and then refrigerate until well chilled

Step 6

Garnish with chives