Classic Vichyssoise
A creamy, chilled soup made with leeks, potatoes, and chicken broth, perfect for warm weather.
Ingredients
- butter (1 tablespoon)
- leeks (3 )
- onion (1 )
- potatoes (5 medium)
- salt (0 )
- pepper (0 )
- dried marjoram (0.5 teaspoon)
- dried thyme (0.25 teaspoon)
- bay leaf (1 )
- chicken broth (5 cups)
- heavy whipping cream (0.25 cup)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients.
- Melt butter in a large stockpot over low heat. Add leeks and onion; cover and cook for 10 minutes.
- Stir in potatoes; season with salt and pepper. Add marjoram, thyme, and bay leaf; stir well. Cover and cook for 12 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and cook, partially covered, for 30 minutes.
- Purée soup in a blender or food processor. Allow to cool to room temperature, then stir in cream.
Nutrition
(*Nutrition data is approximate and may vary depending on the brand and type of ingredients used.)
- kcal: 334
- fat: 9 g
- sats: 5 g
- carbs: 59 g
- fibre: 8 g
- protein: 7 g
- salt: 0 g