Martha Stewart's Vichyssoise is a classic French soup that is perfect for a light summer meal or a comforting winter dinner. The creamy, potato-based soup is flavored with leeks, onions, and a touch of white wine. It is typically served chilled, but can also be enjoyed warm. With its smooth texture and delicate flavor, Martha Stewart's Vichyssoise is a surefire crowd-pleaser.
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CARROT VICHYSSOISE
Whole milk gives vichyssoise a rich consistency, without the fat of cream.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Coarsely chop leeks; place in bowl of cold water. Let stand 5 minutes to rid them of dirt and sand; lift out of water; drain in colander.
- Spray bottom of small stockpot with olive-oil spray; place over low heat. Add leeks and garlic; cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until leeks are wilted, about 12 minutes.
- Cut 2 potatoes into small chunks; add to leeks. Slice 3 carrots into 1/4-inch-thick rounds; add to vegetables along with stock, salt, pepper, and 2 cups water. Cover partially, raise heat to high, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low; cook until vegetables are tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in milk, and puree in blender until smooth. Let stand until cool; refrigerate until cold.
- Meanwhile, finely julienne remaining 2 potatoes and 2 carrots; place in a small pot of boiling water. Boil until just tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain; transfer to ice-water bath until cool. Drain; add carrots and potatoes to pureed soup. To serve, divide soup among 6 bowls, and garnish each with snipped chives.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 g, Cholesterol 12 g, Fat 3 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 7 g, Sodium 718 g
CORN VICHYSSOISE
Serve this soup warm or chilled, with plenty of crackers.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium. Add leek and celery and cook, stirring, until softened, about 6 minutes. Add corn kernels, reserved cobs, potato, and 6 cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook until vegetables are very tender, about 30 minutes.
- Remove and discard cobs. Working in batches (do not fill jar more than halfway), puree soup in a blender until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing on solids to remove as much liquid as possible; discard solids. Whisk in creme fraiche; season with salt and pepper. Thin soup to desired consistency with more water, if needed. Sprinkle with chives and serve, with crackers.
VICHYSSOISE
Vichyssoise is a creamy and smooth soup made from potatoes and leeks. Traditionally served chilled, it can be enjoyed hot too if the season calls for a warming soup instead. Serve it as the first course in an elegant luncheon or as your main meal with a green salad on the side.
Provided by Riley Wofford
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield Serves 8 to 10
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat; add leeks and season with salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until leeks are very soft, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in potatoes, broth, and 1 cup water; season with salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are very tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Working in batches, transfer mixture to a blender and purée until smooth, adding more liquid as needed. Transfer to a large bowl; whisk in 1 cup cream, milk, and nutmeg; season with salt.
- Cover and refrigerate until cold, at least 4 hours and up to 2 days. Stir in remaining 1/2 cup cream, then ladle into bowls and serve drizzled with more cream. Sprinkle with chives and pepper before serving.
VICHYSSOISE WITH CAULIFLOWER AND BUTTERMILK
Cauliflower enhances our version of this classic soup, traditionally made with just potatoes and leeks.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Yield Makes about 7 cups
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add leeks, and cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. Add potato, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, and the nutmeg, and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Stir in cauliflower, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 3 cups stock. Simmer, partially covered, until cauliflower has softened, 12 to 15 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove 2 florets, and transfer to a cutting board; thinly slice lengthwise. Set aside for garnish.
- Working in batches, puree vegetable mixture in a blender, filling no more than halfway each time. Return to pan. Stir in buttermilk and remaining 1/2 cup stock. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt, and season with pepper. Serve hot or cold, garnished with cauliflower slices.
ANTHONY BOURDAIN'S LES HALLES VICHYSSOISE
This is an adopted recipe that I have not yet tried. The original chef comments: "I grew up on this wonderful cold soup, and when my Grandmother passed away, the recipe went with her, until I got Anthony Bourdain's wonderful cookbook, "Anthony Bourdain's Les Halles Cookbook". This is so close to the Vichyssoise I loved, and you will too!"
Provided by Ms B.
Categories Potato
Time 1h20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
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.
CLASSIC VICHYSSOISE
Very simple recipe that tastes great. What could be better? Serve cold or warm.
Provided by 2doulas
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large stock pot melt butter over low heat. Add leeks and onion, cover, and cook for 10 minutes.
- 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.
- Add chicken stock and bring to a boil, reduce heat and cook, partially covered for 30 minutes.
- Puree soup in blender or food processor and cool.
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.1 calories, Carbohydrate 59.1 g, Cholesterol 28 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 7.6 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 56.6 mg, Sugar 5.9 g
CUCUMBER CUPS WITH VICHYSSOISE
Vichyssoise is a classic French potato-and-leek soup. Hollowed-out cucumber cups hold just enough of the creamy puree for everyone to have a taste.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Time 2h
Yield Makes 15
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add leeks and cook, stirring often, until tender, about 10 minutes. Add potatoes and stock. Season with salt. Simmer until potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes.
- Strain leek-potato mixture through a fine sieve, reserving liquid. Puree solids in a food mill or blender, adding reserved liquid as needed, just until smooth. Stir in remaining reserved liquid.
- Strain soup through sieve into a large bowl, and stir in half-and-half and nutmeg. Season with salt and white pepper. Refrigerate vichyssoise until chilled, about 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, hollow out cucumbers using a melon baller, leaving bottoms intact. Refrigerate, covered with a damp towel, until ready to use.
- Stir cream into chilled vichyssoise just before serving. Fill cucumber cups with vichyssoise and garnish with chives.
VICHYSSOISE WITH CAULIFLOWER AND BUTTERMILK
This is from Martha Stewart, and is a very good recipe, and fairly easy to do. The taste is so good, you will want to do it again and again -
Provided by Chef mariajane
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 35m
Yield 7 cups, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add leeks and cook, stirring ocasionally, for 5 minutes. Add potato, 1/8 teaspoons pepper and the nutmeg, and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Stir in cauliflower, 1/4 teaspoons salt, and 3 cups stock. Simmer, partially covered until cauliflower has softened, 12-25 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove 2 florets, and transfer to a cutting board; thinly slice lengthwise. Set aside for garnish.
- Working in batches, purée mixture in blender, filling no more than halfway each time. Return to pan. Stir in buttermilk and remaining 1/2 cup stock. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoons salt and season with pepper. Serve hot or cold, garnished with cauliflower slices.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful vegetables and creamy, flavorful milk and cream will make all the difference in your vichyssoise.
- Don't overcook the vegetables: You want them to be tender but still retain their vibrant color and flavor.
- Season to taste: Vichyssoise should be creamy and flavorful, but not too salty or peppery. Start with a small amount of salt and pepper and adjust to taste.
- Serve chilled: Vichyssoise is traditionally served cold or at room temperature. If you're serving it warm, make sure it's not too hot, or the dairy products could curdle.
- Garnish with fresh herbs: Fresh chives, parsley, or tarragon add a pop of color and flavor to vichyssoise.
Conclusion:
Vichyssoise is a classic French soup that's perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's creamy, flavorful, and easy to make. With a few simple tips, you can make vichyssoise that's sure to impress your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a delicious and elegant soup to serve, give vichyssoise a try. You won't be disappointed.
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