VICHYSSOISE WITH AIOLI

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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     dinner, project, main course

Time 35m

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

3 egg yolks
1 1/2 cups olive oil
1/4 cup warmed sherry vinegar
2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 roasted red peppers, seeded and chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
2 1-pound lobsters
16 asparagus tips
2 teaspoons unsalted butter
1 carrot, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 leek, white and light-green parts only, cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 tablespoons water
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup half-and-half
2 medium Idaho potatoes, peeled, cooked and mashed
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste
3 tablespoons chopped fresh chervil
3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • To make the aioli, place the egg yolks in a blender or food processor. With the machine on, add the oil and then the vinegar in a slow, steady stream. When the mixture is emulsified, add the remaining ingredients and process until smooth. Scrape into a bowl and refrigerate.
  • To make the soup, steam the lobsters for 4 minutes. When cooled, shell the partly cooked tail and claw meat. Refrigerate.
  • Blanch the asparagus tips until tender, drain and refresh under cold water. Set aside. Heat the butter in a medium-size nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the carrot, leek and water and cook until tender. Set aside.
  • Combine the cream and half-and-half in a saucepan and cook over medium heat until hot but not simmering. Add the lobster, lower the heat and cook until the lobster is done, about 2 minutes. Remove the lobster, cut the tails in half and set aside. Stir the cream mixture into the mashed potatoes. Press through a medium-mesh sieve and season with salt and pepper.
  • To serve, divide the lobster among 4 shallow soup bowls and spoon in the cream mixture. Swirl in a little aioli. Garnish with the carrot mixture, chervil and chives and serve.

kelvin amuah
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth the effort. The soup is so rich and creamy, and the aioli is the perfect complement. I highly recommend this recipe!


Adofo Comfort
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover potatoes. I always have a few extra potatoes lying around, and this soup is a great way to use them up. It's also a very affordable meal, which is always a plus.


Jaydon T
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I'm not a huge fan of soups, but this one is really good! The flavors are well-balanced and the aioli adds a nice touch of richness. I would definitely make this again.


Liza Dawson
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This is a great recipe for a cold winter day. The soup is so warm and comforting, and the aioli adds a nice touch of richness. I highly recommend this recipe!


Yolandi Filander
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This soup is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful, and the aioli is the perfect complement. I would definitely make this again.


Jo Om
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit. I love the creamy texture of the soup and the garlicky flavor of the aioli. I highly recommend this recipe!


Umar Zaman Zaman
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I'm not a huge fan of soups, but this one is really good! The flavors are well-balanced and the aioli adds a nice touch of richness. I would definitely make this again.


Badhon Kazi
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover potatoes. I always have a few extra potatoes lying around, and this soup is a great way to use them up. It's also a very affordable meal, which is always a plus.


Md arafat Md arafat
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and always comes out perfectly. I like to serve it with a side of crusty bread for dipping.


Rashid Aaron
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth the effort. The soup is so rich and creamy, and the aioli is the perfect complement. I highly recommend this recipe!


Zafar Abbas
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This soup is a must-try for any soup lover! It's so creamy and flavorful, and the aioli adds a unique touch that really takes it to the next level.


Rj ZuBi HOneY
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I wasn't sure what to expect with this recipe, but I was pleasantly surprised! The soup was so light and flavorful, and the aioli added a nice depth of flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.


Sithembiso Ndlovu
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This soup is amazing! I've made it several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of the creamy soup and the garlicky aioli.


Discovery Asia
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This was my first time making Vichyssoise, and it turned out great! I was a little worried about the aioli, but it was actually really easy to make. The soup was so creamy and flavorful, and the aioli added a nice touch of richness.


Aubrey Coker
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always comes out perfectly. I like to add a little bit of chopped bacon to mine for an extra smoky flavor.


Cornelious Jameson
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This Vichyssoise with Aioli soup was a hit at my dinner party! The flavors were so rich and creamy, and the aioli added a lovely garlicky kick. I'll definitely be making this again.