Best Warm Arugula Vichyssois Recipes

Arugula Vichyssoise image

Yield Makes about 2 1/2 cups, serving 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup finely chopped white and pale green part of leek, washed well (about 1 leek)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 small russet (baking) potato, peeled, grated coarse (about 3/4 cup), and reserved in water to cover
2 cups low-salt chicken broth
2 cups packed arugula, washed well and spun dry
3 tablespoons half-and-half or heavy cream
1 slice of homemade-type white bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 small plum tomato, seeded and diced, for garnish

Steps:

In a small heavy saucepan cook the leek with salt and pepper to taste in 1 tablespoon of the oil over moderate heat, stirring, until it is softened, add the garlic, the potato, drained, and the broth, and simmer the mixture, covered, for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the potato is very soft. Stir in the arugula, simmer the mixture, covered, for 1 minute, and in a blender purée it in batches for 2 minutes, or until it is completely smooth. Transfer the purée to a metal bowl set in a larger bowl of ice and cold water, stir in the half-and half, and chill the soup, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes, or until it is cold.
While the soup is chilling, in small heavy skillet cook the bread cubes in the remaining 1 tablespoon over moderate heat, stirring, until they are browned, transfer the croutons to paper towels, and season them with salt. Divide the soup between 2 bowls and top it with the croutons and the tomato.

Pleasant Ridge Reserve And Warm Arugula Salad image

Provided by Food Network

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 cups apple cider
2 ounces (1/2 cup) apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 1/2 tablespoons shallots, briefly sautéed and cooled
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh chopped chervil
3 ounces walnut oil
3 ounces vegetable oil
Sea salt, to taste
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
6 baby beets, sliced paper-thin
Oil for frying (heated to 375 degrees F), as needed
Sea salt, to taste
4 cups (12 ounces) baby arugula
2 cups (6 ounces) baby spinach
1 cups dried cranberries, plumped in port wine
3 Granny Smith apples, sliced thinly
1 bunches green onions, roasted and diced
1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) grated Pleasant Ridge Reserve cheese

Steps:

For the vinaigrette, reduce the cider in a sauté pan over medium heat until 2/3 cup remains. Cool. Place the vinegar, mustard, shallots, and chervil in a bowl. Mix well. Drizzle the oils in slowly. After the dressing has emulsified, add the cider. Season and reserve.
For the crispy beets, fry the sliced beets until crisp. Drain on paper towels, and salt lightly.
For the salad, combine the salad ingredients with half of the vinaigrette in a large metal mixing bowl. Place the bowl over a medium flame. Quickly toss the salad to wilt the greens slightly. Transfer to six plates. Top with the crispy beets. Drizzle the remaining vinaigrette around the salad.
Recipe by Chef Todd Downs

Italian Vichyssoise image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 2h17m

Yield 4 (1-cup servings)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 large or 4 small shallots, thinly sliced
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus extra for seasoning
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 pounds (about 2 medium) russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup arugula
1/2 cup mascarpone, at room temperature
2 (1/2-inch thick) slices sourdough or multi-grain bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
8 cherry or grape tomatoes, quartered

Steps:

For the soup: In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the shallots and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until tender, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until aromatic, about 30 seconds. Add the potatoes, chicken broth, and arugula. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer until the potatoes are very tender, about 15 minutes. In batches, ladle the mixture into a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Return the soup to the saucepan and whisk in the cheese, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Let the soup cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until ready to serve. Before serving, adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper, to taste.
For the croutons: Place an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
In a small bowl, toss together the bread, oil, and salt until coated. Spread in a single layer on a small baking sheet. Bake until golden, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes.
To serve: Ladle the soup into small bowls. Garnish with croutons and cherry tomatoes.

Anthony Bourdain's Les Halles Vichyssoise image

Provided by Ms B.

Categories Potato

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 tablespoons butter
8 leeks, white part only, cleaned and thinly sliced
2 medium potatoes, cut into small cubes
2 cups chicken stock
2 cups heavy cream
4 fresh chives, finely chopped
1 pinch nutmeg
salt and fresh pepper

Steps:

I a large, heavy bottom pot, melt butter over medium-low heat. Once butter is melted, add the leeks and sweat for 5 minutes, making sure they do not take on any color.
Add potatoes and cook for a minute or two, stirring a few times.
Stir in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to a simmer. Cook on low heat, gently simmering for 35 minutes, or until the leeks and potatoes are very soft. Allow to cool for a few minutes.
Slowly, and in SMALL batches, puree the soup at a high speed in the blender. Do this bit by bit, never filling the blender too high. Make sure the benders lid is on, and lean on the top when you turn on. If not the burn you will get is awful, and a most frequent accident in even professional kitchens.
Return soup to the cooking pot and whisk in cream and nutmeg. Season with salt and pepper. Return to a boil, reduce to simmer and cook 5 minutes. If you want to thin soup out, add more broth, if needed.
Transfer soup to the mixing bowl an chill over the ice bath, stirring occasionally. When soup is at Room temperature, and only at room temperature, cover in plastic wrap and put into the refrigerator to cool.
Check seasoning, sprinkle with chives and serve in chilled bowls.
This soup DOES get better over time. Keep covered with plastic, not foil in the refrigerator, or it will pick up other tastes.