Classic Vichyssoise

Name: Classic Vichyssoise
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter; 3 leeks, bulb only, sliced into rings; 1 onion, sliced; 5 potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced; salt and pepper to taste; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram; 1 bay leaf; 5 cups chicken broth; 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream

👥 4 servings

Classic Vichyssoise is an moderately easy soup. Made with 1 tablespoon butter, 3 leeks, bulb only, sliced into rings, 1 onion, sliced, 5 potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced and salt and pepper to taste, this recipe delivers authentic, satisfying flavors. A comforting dish that warms the soul.

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🔗 Recipe adapted from AllRecipes

📊 At a Glance

Serves 4

Difficulty Medium

Nutrition Facts

Servings per recipe 4

Serving size 1 serving

Amount per serving

Calories 334

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 8.9g 11%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 57mg 2%

Total Carbohydrate 59.1g 21%

Dietary Fiber 7.6g 27%

Total Sugars 5.9g

Protein 7g 14%

Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 0mg 0%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 0mg 0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

👨‍🍳 Instructions

In a large stock pot melt butter over low heat.

Add leeks and onion, cover, and cook for 10 minutes.

Add potatoes and season with salt and pepper.

Add thyme, marjoram, bay leaf and stir well.

Cover pot and continue to cook for 12 minutes.

Add chicken stock and bring to a boil, reduce heat and cook, partially covered for 30 minutes.

Purée soup in blender or food processor and cool.

Prior to serving add cream.

If you are serving this soup warm you need to reheat the soup slowly so that the cream does not change consistency.