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Vichyssoise {Chilled Leek and Potato Soup}
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Vichyssoise {Chilled Leek and Potato Soup}

Vichyssoise is a smooth, chilled soup made from simmered leeks, potatoes, and water, pureed until creamy. Sour cream is whisked in before serving to enrich the flavor and texture, complemented by a garnish of fresh chives. The use of white pepper keeps the soup visually clear without dark speckles.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
chill
1 hr
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 136 kcal
Course: Main Course, Appetizer
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

  • 4 cups leek mostly the white part, cleaned and sliced
  • 4 cups potato baking or russet, chopped
  • 6 cups water
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • white pepper
  • 1 bunch chives for garnish

Instructions

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  1. In a large Dutch oven or pot, add the leeks and potatoes and water and to a boil.
  2. Cover and gently simmer for 20 to 30 minutes or until potatoes are tender when pierced.
  3. Puree the soup in batches and transfer to a container. Chill soup.
  4. Just before serving, whisk sour cream into chilled soup. Check seasoning and adjust. Serve with additional sour cream, creme fraiche or heavy cream and chives.

Notes

  • Choose russet or baking potatoes for a drier texture in the soup.
  • The soup can be prepared a day in advance and kept chilled.
  • Adjust seasoning carefully after incorporating sour cream or crème fraîche to balance flavor.
  • Use white pepper to avoid dark specks and preserve the soup's pale color.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 136kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 7mg (2%) Sodium 472mg (20%) Potassium 544mg (12%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 855IU (17%) Vitamin C 26mg (29%) Calcium 61mg (6%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 136

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 136kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 7mg 2%
Sodium 472mg 20%
Potassium 544mg 12%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 855IU 17%
Vitamin C 26mg 29%
Calcium 61mg 6%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.