CRèME VICHYSSOISE GLACEE

Crème Vichyssoise Glacee image

Provided by 2Bleu

Categories Potato

Time 8h40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 leeks
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
6 medium potatoes, peeled and finely sliced
2 pints chicken stock
1/4 teaspoon ground mace
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 cup heavy cream
fresh chives, for garnish

Steps:

Trim the leeks and slice the white parts very finely. Melt the butter in a saucepan large enough to contain all the ingredients and stew the leeks until soft.
Add the potatoes, chicken stock and seasonings. Bring to a boil, then simmer 40 minutes.
Stir in the cream, then place it into a blender and puree until smooth. Taste and re-season if necessary. Cool to room temperature.
Place in refrigerator and chill thoroughly for 8 hours to overnight. Ladle into serving bowls with snipped chives sprinkled on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 619.5, Fat 25.9, SaturatedFat 14.8, Cholesterol 83.6, Sodium 697.6, Carbohydrate 84.6, Fiber 9.5, Sugar 11.5, Protein 15.5