Original Vichyssoise Recipe
Nothing can addict you to it in minutes like this Vichyssoise recipe. The Vichyssoise is made with Vegetable which is easily available at any grocery store. Whenever I have French friends visiting, I always prepare Vichyssoise which is the most savored dish of their cuisine. It is an ideal Appetizer. Am I hearing a thank you from you for sharing this Vichyssoise recipe?
Summary
Difficulty LevelEasyHealth IndexAverage
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.
