Original Vichyssoise Recipe
Ingredients
4 leeks or 1 large bunch green onions,finely chopped (use white part only)
1 large onion, finely sliced
1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) butter
1 quart chicken broth or strong chicken bouillon (6 bouillon cubes to 4 cups boiling water)
3 large potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
1/2 pint (1 cup) whipping cream
1 cup milk
Salt and pepper
Chopped chives
Directions
Over low heat cook chopped leeks or green onions and sliced onion in butter until soft, but not browned.
Add chicken broth and potatoes, and cook, covered, until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
Press through a fine sieve, or blend in an electric blender.
Pour in cream and milk and season to taste with salt and pepper.
If too thick, thin with additional milk.
Chill thoroughly.
Add chicken broth and potatoes, and cook, covered, until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
Press through a fine sieve, or blend in an electric blender.
Pour in cream and milk and season to taste with salt and pepper.
If too thick, thin with additional milk.
Chill thoroughly.