CREAMY COLD POTATO SOUP (VICHYSSOISE)

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Make and share this Creamy cold potato soup (Vichyssoise) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by A.M. Collins

Categories     Potato

Time 2h40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb potato, peeled and diced
5 leeks, cut into small pieces (white part only)
1 onion, cut into small pieces
1/4-1/2 cup butter
2 quarts low sodium vegetable broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons chopped chives
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Heat butter in dutch oven or heavy deep pan.
  • Saute the leeks and onion-cook gently, stirring frequently until golden.
  • Add broth and potatoes.
  • Boil gently, uncovered for 30-45 minutes.
  • Let cool and run through a processor until smooth.
  • You may need to do this in two batches.
  • Put mixture in large bowl and refrigerate.
  • Chill for about 20 minutes.
  • When cold stir in cream, chives salt and pepper.
  • If too thick add some milk.
  • Consistency should be somewhat thinner than pan cake batter.
  • Serve cold.

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