This vichyssoise is a very simple recipe that tastes great. What could be better? Serve cold or warm.
Prep Time::15 mins
Cook Time::55 mins
Total Time:: 1 hr 10 mins
Servings::4
Ingredients
1 tablespoon butter
3 leeks, bulb only, sliced into rings
1 onion, sliced
5 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
salt and pepper to taste
½ teaspoon dried marjoram
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
5 cups chicken broth
¼ cup heavy whipping cream
Directions
Gather all ingredients.
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Melt butter in a large stockpot over low heat. Add leeks and onion; cover and cook for 10 minutes.
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Stir in potatoes; season with salt and pepper. Add marjoram, thyme, and bay leaf; stir well. Cover and cook for 12 minutes.
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Pour in chicken broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and cook, partially covered, for 30 minutes.
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Purée soup in a blender or food processor. Allow to cool to room temperature, then stir in cream.
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To serve hot, reheat the soup slowly so the cream does not change consistency.