Classic Vichyssoise

Name: Classic Vichyssoise
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter; 3 leeks, bulb only, sliced into rings; 1 onion, sliced; 5 potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced; salt and pepper to taste; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram; 1 bay leaf; 5 cups chicken broth; 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream

10 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
3 leeks, bulb only, sliced into rings
1 onion, sliced
5 potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 bay leaf
5 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream

Directions

1

In a large stock pot melt butter over low heat. Add leeks and onion, cover, and cook for 10 minutes.
2

Add potatoes and season with salt and pepper. Add thyme, marjoram, bay leaf and stir well. Cover pot and continue to cook for 12 minutes.
3

Add chicken stock and bring to a boil, reduce heat and cook, partially covered for 30 minutes.
4

Puree soup in blender or food processor and cool.
5

Prior to serving add cream. If you are serving this soup warm you need to reheat the soup slowly so that the cream does not change consistency.