Fake Vichyssoise (Or Cream of Leek and Potato Soup – No Cream)

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 0

Healthy Fake Vichyssoise recipe without using any cream

Fake Vichyssoise (Or Cream of Leek and Potato Soup – No Cream)

by The Chefin Soup

Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 lb potato , peeled and chopped into 2 inch chunks
	1 lb leek , trimmed and all the white part and some of the green sliced into 2 inch slices
	1 medium onion , chunked
	2 ounces butter
	1/2 pint water
	3/4 pint vegetable stock ( Cube will do ) or 3/4 pint chicken stock ( Cube will do )
	salt and pepper
	1 bunch fresh chives or 1 bunch dried chives , would do , for garnish

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

190

Sugar

Fat

Fake Vichyssoise is a variation of the classic Vichyssoise soup that is traditionally made with potatoes and leeks and a generous amount of heavy cream. This recipe lightens things up by using water and vegetable or chicken stock instead of cream. The soup is perfect for a light and easy lunch or dinner. It's also great for those on a diet, since it's low in calories and fat. This recipe is easy to prepare and takes about 30 minutes to make. The soup is also vegetarian and can be easily made vegan if you use vegetable stock and vegan butter instead of dairy butter. Enjoy this delicious and healthy soup!

Instructions

1.	In a heavy bottom pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
2.	Add the onions and leeks and sauté for 5 minutes until softened but not browned.
3.	Add the potatoes and continue to cook for another 5 minutes.
4.	Add the water, vegetable or chicken stock, and salt and pepper to taste.
5.	Cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
6.	Use a hand blender or food processor to blend until smooth and creamy.
7.	Return the soup to the pot and reheat if necessary.
8.	Serve the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh or dried chives.

PROS

This soup is a healthier version of the classic Vichyssoise soup, contains no cream and is low in calories and fat.

Great source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber.

Quick and easy to prepare.

CONS

The soup may need to be thinned a bit with a bit more water.
The soup may turn out slightly lumpy if the potatoes are not cooked well before blending.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This soup is rich in vitamin C, potassium, and dietary fiber which can help maintain heart health.
The soup’s leeks are a rich source of iron and folate, which support healthy blood.
Potatoes used in this soup are high in dietary fiber and vitamin B6, which promotes healthy brain function and lowers blood pressure.