Vichyssoise – Chilled Leek and Potato Soup

Silky smooth cold leek and potato soup enriched with cream. Vichyssoise is an elegant French classic served ice-cold and garnished with chives – perfect as a starter on a warm day.

Ingredients

• 3 leeks, white and light green parts, sliced
• 3 potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 liter chicken or vegetable stock
• 200 ml heavy cream
• 30 g butter
• Salt and white pepper
• Chives, chopped, to garnish

Method

1. 1
   Melt butter in a pot. Gently sauté leeks until soft without browning, about 10 minutes.
2. 2
   Add potatoes and stock; bring to a boil and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
3. 3
   Blend soup until smooth. Stir in cream and season with salt and white pepper.
4. 4
   Cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Serve ice-cold garnished with chives.