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Classic Vichyssoise

SUBMITTED BY: 2doulas PHOTO BY: Allrecipes

"Very simple recipe that tastes great. What could be better, serve cold or warm."

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 3 leeks, bulb only, sliced into rings
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 5 potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 5 cups chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large stock pot melt butter over low heat. Add leeks and onion, cover, and cook for 10 minutes.
  2. Add potatoes and season with salt and pepper. Add thyme, marjoram, bay leaf and stir well. Cover pot and continue to cook for 12 minutes.
  3. Add chicken stock and bring to a boil, reduce heat and cook, partially covered for 30 minutes.
  4. Puree soup in blender or food processor and cool.
  5. Prior to serving add cream. If you are serving this soup warm you need to reheat the soup slowly so that the cream does not change consistency.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2008 by Miss Fuzzy
This classic is elegant in its simplicity but the choice of ingredients is critical. Avoid... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2006 by ~TAYLOR~
This is a great basic recipe for Vichyssoise, Priscilla. I used 4 leeks, added a bit more... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2005 by TLTHACK
I served it hot and it was great. Really, really yummy. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2008 by cindy baker
I served this cold in shot glasses at my french themed coctail party. It was delicous cold. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 8, 2008 by EAKE
This soup was down right elegant!!! I followed the recipe exactly, except that I had fresh... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 19, 2007 by Sara
This was a great recipe for potato leek soup! The only change I would make is to add some... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 10, 2008 by Lin
EXCELLANT !!! I too, used fresh thyme I have a nice kitchen herb garden... Followed it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 26, 2008 by patti cake
it was quick and easy i made it early so id have time for the rest of the dayall i needed to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 28, 2007 by WITCHBABY
quick and easy I doubled it, just because some left-over are a good thing! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 2, 2007 by Jenni
This did not turn out AT ALL. i changed the chicken stock to vegetable stock since i was... MORE