Leeks
should be cleaned well since dirt collects in their leaves as they grow up
through the soil.
Simply cut off the roots, trim away any dried leaves then make one lengthwise
cut down the stalk and clean under cold running water.
Although they are commonplace in Europe, they can be difficult to find
here. If you can not find them substitute white onion.
easy to make
Vichyssoise potato leek
everyone loves... can be made ahead
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Vichyssoise
Potato Leek Soup
source: recipe and
photograph created by www.finedinings.com
2/3 cup leeks, thinly sliced, white portion only
1 small onion, sliced
2 tablespoons butter
2-1/2 cups potatoes, peeled, sliced thinly
2 cups chicken broth
1-1/2 cups milk
1 cup heavy cream
Salt, to taste
Snipped fresh chives
or parsley for garnish
In a saucepan over medium high heat sauté leeks and onion in butter until tender but not brown.
Add potatoes and chicken broth; bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer for 35 minutes.
Puree
the mixture in a food processor; return to the saucepan. Add milk and cream mixing
well, add salt if needed. Cover
and refrigerate.
Serve vichyssoise hot or cold. Garnish with chives or
parsley.
Makes 6 to 8 servings.
Wine
recommendation: Pinot Gris; Chardonnay
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