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Vichyssoise

80 min • 4 to 6 servings •
David
Creamy potato soup in a white bowl, garnished with black pepper, placed on a wooden countertop near a spoon and kitchen towel.

Leonardo da Vinci said “simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” That makes this gorgeous, simple soup fabulously sophisticated.

Ready

  • 4 big leeks, washed well and sliced (don’t use the tough green ends)
  • 1½ lbs of potatoes, peeled and cut into small chunks
  • 1 quart or so of chicken broth or water
  • Milk (optional)
  • 1 cup of double cream (whipping cream)
  • 2 oz Butter
  • Salt and pepper

    • Set

  • A big soup pot
  • Blender
  • Whisk

    • Go!

  • Heat the pot and melt the butter.
  • Add the leeks and sweat for around 15 minutes.
  • Keep the heat low, stir occasionally and don’t let them burn.
  • Add the potatoes and the chicken broth. You can use part broth, part water and, if you want it extra creamy, some milk too.
  • Let the soup simmer for around 45 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Blend with a hand blender (off the heat).
  • Over a low heat, whisk in the cream.
  • Serve hot or cold.

    • Recommendations

    I like serving my soup with a few drops of olive oil and a dollop of soured cream.
    If you want to be extra fancy (and, perhaps, less sophisticated) chopped chives or chopped parsley look pretty.
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