Cookbook:Vichyssoise

Vichyssoise
Category	Vichyssoise recipe
Servings	8
Time	prep 10 min, cooking 30 min
Difficulty

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A simple recipe that combines potatoes and leeks with a cream roux.

Ingredients

• 6-8 medium Idaho potatoes
• 1 lb butter
• 4 large diced leeks (white and yellow bases only)
• 1 bunch diced shallots (white bases only) or green onions
• 1-1/2 Tbsp. chicken base or add homemade stock
• 1 Tbsp. white pepper
• 1 cup white wine
• 1-1/2 quarts heavy whipping cream
• 1 quart milk
• 1 cup shallot tops

Equipment and supplies

• boiling pot
• drainer
• brazing pot (4-6 quart)
• mixing fork

Procedure

1. Peel potatoes and remove ALL brown and discolored areas. Boil potatoes for 20 minutes or until the interiors are soft when stuck with a knife. Do not overcook potatoes. Drain potatoes, retain liquid, let the potatoes cool, then mash with fork.
2. In a braiser and over low heat, sauté leek and shallot bottoms in the butter until clear, or about 10 minutes. Add chicken base, white pepper, white wine, heavy cream, and milk; simmer until soup starts to bubble. Add mashed potatoes and whisk vigorously; if the soup is too thick add some of the potato water.
3. Chill the soup.
4. Just before serving, put the soup in a blender and whip on low speed for 20 seconds. Garnish with shallot tops

Notes, tips, and variations

• Green onions may be substituted for the shallots
• For a Creole touch, boil the potatoes in just a hint of crab boil seasonings.