Potato Vichyssoise with Crispy Leek Recipe
- Prep in:
- 12 mins
- Cook in:
- 18 mins
- Serves:
- 4
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Method
Melt the butter in a soup pan and add the leeks. Cook over a simmering flame for 3 minutes, continuously stirring until translucent, not allowing the leeks or butter to colour.
Add 1.5l of water and bring it to a boil. Add 1 level teaspoon of coarse sea salt to the pan, add the potatoes and simmer for 25 minutes.
Blend well and add the cream, salt and pepper before blending again.
Allow the soup to cool and then refrigerate for at least three hours. Sprinkle with chives and chervil to serve.
Ingredients
2 smooth potatoes (such as Desiree), peeled and finely diced
4tbsps Butter
6 leeks, cleaned and cut into 1 inch pieces
750 ml chicken bouillon
1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
A dash of nutmeg
1 ½ to 2 cups of sour cream or double cream
1 tablespoon of finely chopped chives
1 tablespoon of finely chopped chervil.
