Vichyssoise or Leek Potato Soup

Submitted by Olha7397

"This leek soup may be served hot or very cold. Be sure to serve the soup reduced to a velvety smoothness."

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 8 cups

ingredients

• 3 medium sized leeks, white part only
• 1 medium sized onion
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 4 medium sized potatoes
• 4 cups chicken stock, homemade is best
• 1 -2 cup cream
• 1⁄4 teaspoon mace
• salt
• white pepper
• chopped watercress or chives

directions

1. Mince the leeks and onion. Stir and sauté them 3 minutes in 2 tablespoons butter. Pare, and slice very fine the potatoes and add 4 cups stock. Simmer the vegetables, covered, 15 minutes or until tender. Put them through a very fine sieve food mill or blender. Add the 1 to 2 cups cream, mace, salt and pepper to taste and garnish with chopped watercress or chives. Makes about 8 cups.