Vichyssoise Soup

Vichyssoise soup is believed to have been created by French chef Louis Diat in the early 20th century while working at the Ritz-Carlton in New York City. He named the soup after his hometown, Vichy, in France.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 105 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Vichyssoise Soup

Cooking Method: Boiling Cuisine: French Courses: Lunch, Soup Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 720

Best Season: Summer

Ingredients

Servings

• 500 gram Potatoes
• 250 gram Leeks
• 100 gram Onion
• 50 gram Butter
• 2 cup Chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon White pepper

Instructions

1. Peel and chop the potatoes, leeks, and onion.
2. In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
3. Add the chopped vegetables and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Pour in the broth and bring to a boil.
5. Reduce the heat, cover the pot, and simmer for about 20 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
6. Remove the pot from the heat and let it cool slightly.
7. Use an immersion blender or a regular blender to puree the soup until smooth.
8. Stir in the heavy cream, salt, and white pepper.
9. Cover the pot and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until chilled.
10. Serve the Vichyssoise soup cold, garnished with fresh chives or parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 13g20%

Total Carbohydrate 15g5%

Sugars 4g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.