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Vichyssoise

Vichyssoise

  • Makes: 6 to 8 servings  
  • Preparation Time: 15 minutes 
  • Cooking Time: 35 minutes plus chilling time 

Ingredients

2 tbsp30 mL butter

3 leeks, white part only, chopped

1 1/2 lb750 g potatoes, peeled and diced (about 3 ½ cups/875 mL)

2 1/2 cups625 mL vegetable or chicken stock

1 1/2 cups375 mL Carnation® Regular, 2% or Fat Free Evaporated Milk

Salt and pepper

Chopped parsley or chives

Directions

  1 In a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Add leeks, cover and cook 10 minutes or until very soft (do not brown), stirring occasionally. Add potatoes and stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer. Cover and cook for 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Remove from heat.

  2 Purée soup with an immersion blender or in food processor. Cool slightly, then stir in evaporated milk, salt and pepper. Transfer to a non-metallic dish. Cover and refrigerate until cold, about 6 hours or overnight. Check seasoning. Garnish with chopped parsley or chives.

Tip(s)

Soup can be made one day ahead, covered and refrigerated.


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