Scallion Vichyssoise

Name: Scallion Vichyssoise
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1 small onion, peeled and chopped; 1 12 cups chopped scallions; 2 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped (about 1/2 lb); 2 cups hot water; 1 cup milk; 1 cup heavy cream or 1 cup sour cream; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; salt; white pepper; Tabasco sauce or other hot pepper sauce; chopped fresh chives (to garnish)

12 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, peeled and chopped
1 12 cups chopped scallions
2 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped (about 1/2 lb)
2 cups hot water
1 cup milk
1 cup heavy cream or 1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons lemon juice
salt
white pepper
Tabasco sauce or other hot pepper sauce
chopped fresh chives (to garnish)

Directions

1

Melt the butter in a saucepan and add the onion and scallions.
2

Cover and sweat gently for about 10 minutes or until very soft but not colored.
3

Add the potatoes and water and bring to a boil.
4

Cover again and simmer for 30 minutes.
5

Let cool.
6

Puree the soup in a blender or food processor and pour into a large mixing bowl.
7

Add the milk, cream, lemon juice, and salt, pepper and Tabasco sauce to taste.
8

Cover closely and chill well.
9

Garnish with chives or scallion tops.