Best Avocado Vichyssoise Recipes

AVOCADO VICHYSSOISE

Steps:

• Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large pot
• Add 3 peeled and cubed potatoes and 3 trimmed and chopped leeks
• Cook for about 3 minutes, stirring, until softened.
• Add 4 cups stock. Boil, cover, lower the heat and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes
• Stir in the coarsely chopped flesh of 1 or 2 avocados before puréeing
• Purée, then let cool.
• Garnish: Chopped cilantro

COLOMBIAN AVOCADO VICHYSSOISE (SOPA DE AGUACATE Y PAPAS)

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, heat the stock over medium high heat. Add the leeks and potatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
• Puree in blender, then return to saucepan. Stir in the heavy cream.
• Puree avocado in the blender.
• If serving hot, be sure to stir in the avocado just before serving, since heat can make the avocado bitter.
• If serving cold, allow the soup to cool completely, then stir in the avocado puree and refrigerate.
• Garnish with chopped chives or cilantro.

SWEET PEA AND AVOCADO VICHYSSOISE

Steps:

• In a food processor, combine the avocado and peas and process until smooth. Add the broth, scallions, lemon juice, sour cream and 3 tablespoons of the salsa. Process until combined. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Ladle into small cups, garnish with a spoonful of the remaining salsa, and serve at once.

AVOCADO VICHYSSOISE

Steps:

• 1. Place half the mashed potatoes, half the avocado, and half the soymilk in a blender. Puree while adding enough water to achieve the desired consistency. Pour into a large bowl and repeat with the remaining potatoes, avocado, and soymilk. (If you have a large blender this can be done in one batch.) 2. Add the chives, salt, and pepper to the bowl and mix well. Spoon the soup into individual bowls, top with grated cucumber, and serve.