Fine Cooking Vichyssoise by James Peterson

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 1
Fine Cooking Vichyssoise by James Peterson
in Soup

Prep

15 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

1 hr 5 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 medium leeks , trimmed and washed , sliced 1/8 inch thick ( about 3 cups )
2 large yukon gold potatoes , peeled and sliced 1/8 inch thick ( about 4 cups )
2 cups whole milk
2 cups water
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 cup heavy cream
kosher salt , to taste
1 tablespoon fresh chives , thinly sliced ( for garnish )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
346
Sugar
6g
Fat
24g
Fine Cooking Vichyssoise by James Peterson is a classic French soup that is creamy, comforting, and perfect for a chilly day. The soup is made with leeks and potatoes that are simmered until soft and then pureed until smooth. It is then seasoned with salt and heavy cream for added richness. Fine Cooking Vichyssoise by James Peterson is often served cold as an appetizer during the summertime, but can also be enjoyed hot as a comforting lunch or dinner. This soup is vegetarian-friendly and perfect for a cozy night in.

Instructions

1.Combine sliced leeks, potatoes, milk, water, and salt in a large pot.
2.Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and then reduce heat to low.
3.Simmer for 45-50 minutes until the vegetables are soft.
4.Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth.
5.Add heavy cream and continue to cook on low heat for 5 more minutes.
6.Season with kosher salt to taste and garnish with chives before serving.

PROS

Fine Cooking Vichyssoise by James Peterson is an easy-to-make, creamy soup that is perfect for a comforting lunch or dinner.

It is a classic French soup and can be served hot or cold.

The soup is vegetarian-friendly and can be made vegan by substituting heavy cream with coconut cream.

CONS

Since this soup contains heavy cream, it is high in calories and fat.

It is also relatively high in sodium due to the added salt.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Fine Cooking Vichyssoise by James Peterson is not particularly healthy, it does contain leeks and potatoes that are packed with vitamins and nutrients such as vitamin C and potassium.
Leeks are also known to promote heart health and help with digestion.

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