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This elegant chilled soup combines sweet leeks, creamy potatoes, and rich dairy for a smooth, velvety texture. Perfect for warm summer evenings, it offers a refreshing contrast to heavier meals. The subtle garlic notes and fresh chives garnish add brightness to each spoonful. Ideal for entertaining or light lunch options, this timeless recipe delivers sophisticated flavor with simple ingredients.
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Vichyssoise Creme Glacee’
Description
This elegant chilled soup combines sweet leeks, creamy potatoes, and rich dairy for a smooth, velvety texture. Perfect for warm summer evenings, it offers a refreshing contrast to heavier meals. The subtle garlic notes and fresh chives garnish add brightness to each spoonful. Ideal for entertaining or light lunch options, this timeless recipe delivers sophisticated flavor with simple ingredients.Ingredients
Directions
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In a large kettle or pot, melt butter over low heat.
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Add leeks and onion, stirring occasionally, until softened.
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Add potatoes with water and salt.
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Simmer covered for 30-40 minutes, until potatoes are soft.
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Add milk and half & half, bringing mixture just to a boil while stirring.
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Puree mixture in batches using a food processor.
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Strain puree through a very fine sieve into a bowl.
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Stir in heavy cream and white pepper.
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Chill soup, covered, until very cold.
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Garnish with chives and serve cold.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 61.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.1g1%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 40.0mg2%
- Total Carbohydrate 14.0g5%
- Dietary Fiber 1.8g8%
- Sugars 5.0g
- Protein 1.6g4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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