Description
Vichyssoise is the perfect warming soup to enjoy on cold days. A classic French dish, vichyssoise is a silky smooth, creamy soup made with potatoes, onions, and leeks. Rich with flavor and nutritionally beneficial, it can be served cold or hot depending on the occasion.
Ingredients
Ingredients:
3 T. unsalted butter
3 T. extra virgin olive oil
1-2 large cloves garlic, finely minced
3 large leeks, white and very light green parts only
Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
4 c. Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced (approximately 4-5 medium potatoes)
2 c. chicken broth, preferably organic
2/3 c. sour cream
1/3 c. heavy cream
3 T. fresh chives, finely chopped
Instructions
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Add butter, olive oil, garlic, and leeks to a large, high-sided skillet set over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, just until the leeks are tender, approximately 4-5 minutes. Do not allow to brown.
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Add potatoes and chicken broth. Increase heat to high and bring to a rapid boil. Immediately reduce heat to just below medium and cover skillet loosely with a lid. Simmer for 25-30 minutes or until potatoes are fork tender.
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While the potatoes are simmering, combine the sour cream and heavy cream in a medium-sized bowl. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and stir to combine. Set aside.
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Remove skillet from heat and cool for several minutes. Working in batches, if necessary, carefully transfer the contents of the skillet to a high-powered blender. Cover and blend on high until completely smooth, approximately 1-2 minutes.
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Remove lid and transfer the purée into a large bowl. Repeat process with remaining contents of the skillet.
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Temper the sour cream mixture by adding 2 or 3 tablespoons of the soup to the bowl. Stir to combine.
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Add the tempered sour cream mixture to the skillet. Season with additional salt and black pepper, as desired, and stir to combine.
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Allow soup to cool completely, then transfer to an airtight container. Refrigerate until chilled, approximately 3 hours to overnight.
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To serve, divide the chilled soup between four bowls and garnish with fresh chives. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 45 min