THE PRETENTIOUS VICHYSSOISE

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Pretentious it may be, but it is simply to make, and even my Iowa farm man loves this. Mostly this comes from Joy of Cooking. If you like this recipe, to others at my website: http://mybestcookbook.wordpress.com

Provided by Sherry Peyton

Categories     Cream Soups

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 Tbsp butter
3-6 leeks, mostly white part but a bit of green is fine
3 medium potatoes
5 c chicken stock
salt and pepper to taste
1 c heavy cream

Steps:

  • 1. Clean your leeks carefully, the outer leaves especially get full of sand. (I usually chop them and then place in a colander and rinse). Chop roughly.
  • 2. Melt butter in saute pan and place the leeks in, and cook on medium until tender, but not browned.
  • 3. Transfer to a soup pot and add potatoes and the stock. Cook until potatoes are done about 30 minutes.
  • 4. Carefully transfer to a blender or use an immersion blender to puree. Add cream, and adjust for seasoning.

Sammy Zzain
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This soup is amazing! I'll definitely be making it again and again.


Jabir Abubakar
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. Vichyssoise is now one of my favorite soups.


Christopher Mcinerney
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This vichyssoise is the perfect comfort food. It's creamy, hearty, and so flavorful. I always feel better after eating a bowl of this soup.


Forhad Miya
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few simple ingredients, but they come together to create a truly delicious soup.


Shadow James
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This soup is so elegant and sophisticated. It's perfect for a special occasion dinner.


Bunny Yt
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This was my first time making vichyssoise and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was perfect.


Hasan Nirob
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I added a bit of grated Parmesan cheese to my vichyssoise and it was amazing! It gave the soup an extra layer of flavor and richness.


Sonam Wangchuk
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This soup is so versatile. I've served it as a starter, a main course, and even as a side dish. It's always a hit.


SK BYZID
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I love that this recipe uses fresh leeks. It really makes a difference in the flavor of the soup.


Irene Kaye
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This was the perfect soup for a cold winter night. It was hearty and filling, with a rich flavor that warmed me up from the inside out.


Beryl Ugorji
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I'm not usually a fan of leek soup, but this vichyssoise changed my mind. It was creamy, flavorful, and so comforting. I'll definitely be making this again.


Mihran Ali Niazai
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This soup was so easy to make and incredibly delicious. I served it chilled as a summer appetizer and it was a huge hit!


Caitlyn Delaney
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I've made vichyssoise many times before, but this recipe is by far the best. The addition of white wine and crème fraîche really elevates the dish.


Vishva Nandasekara
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This vichyssoise was a delightful culinary experience. The flavors were perfectly balanced, with a creamy texture and a hint of leek and potato. It was the perfect starter for a special dinner party.