VICHYSSOISE WITH GREEN GARLIC

Vichyssoise With Green Garlic image

Provided by Mark Bittman

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 pound leeks or onions, or a combination
1 quart water or stock, or a combination
1 pound russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into slices or chunks
1 whole head green garlic, plus its stem, chopped, or 3 cloves garlic, peeled
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 to 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half (optional)
Chopped parsley or chervil for garnish

Steps:

Wash leeks or peel onions. Slice or chop.
Combine the water or stock, potatoes, leeks or onions, garlic, salt and pepper in a saucepan. Cover and bring to a boil. Lower the heat so the mixture simmers steadily. Cook until the potatoes are tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Cool or chill. Then season to taste.
Puree in a blender, in batches if necessary, and chill completely. Stir in the cream or half-and-half. Taste, adjust seasoning and serve, garnished with parsley or chervil.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 179, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 1110 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams