Vichyssoise Recipe - Chilled Leek and Potato Soup Recipe

Preparation: Bring the leeks , potatoes , and water to the boil in the saucepan. Salt lightly, cover partially, and simmer 20 to 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender. Puree the soup if you wish. Taste, and correct seasoning. After chilling the soup, you may wish to stir in a little sour cream , heavy cream or creme fraiche . Taste carefully again, and correct the seasoning. Top each serving with a sprinkle of chives or parsley. Yield: 6 to 8 servings, about 2-1/2 quarts Author Notes: You will note there is no chicken stock here, just water, leeks, potatoes, and salt in the soup base. However, you may include chicken stock if you wish, and you may certainly include milk. A bit of cream at the end is a nourishing touch, but by no means necessary. If you are not pureeing the soup, cut the vegetables rather neatly. Recipe Source: The Way to Cook by Julia Child (Alfred A. Knopf) Reprinted with permission.