Vichyssoise

Category: Sauce

Ingredients

  • 3/4 lb. leeks, well washed, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp. butter
  • 2 large potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 3 c. chicken stock
  • salt to taste
  • 2 c. light cream
  • dash of Tabasco sauce
  • 1 c. plain yogurt
  • chopped chives

Nutrition

Values are indicative, matched from the Open Food Facts food database. per 100 g

  • 54kcalCalories
  • 0.7gProtein
  • 2.6gFat
  • 6.5gCarbohydrates
  • 1.0gSugars
  • 0.47gSalt

Instructions

1. Heat leeks and onion in butter in large skillet until transparent; do not brown.

2. Add potatoes, stock and salt; simmer until potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes.

3. Pour into blender; puree.

4. Stir in cream and Tabasco.

5. Strain through sieve (this is optional; I do not strain); chill.

6. Just before serving, stir in yogurt; re-adjust seasoning.

7. Serve very cold; garnish with chives.

8. Serves 6.

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