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How to Make Vichyssoise Soup
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Vichyssoise

Vichyssoise is a delicious soup served chilled and is a perfect first course at your summer dinner parties!
Course Soup Recipes
Cuisine French
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4 -6
Calories 497kcal
Author Michelle Ordever

Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1-2 large cloves garlic finely minced
  • 3 large leeks white and very light green parts only
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste
  • 4 cups Yukon Gold or Maris Piper potatoes peeled and diced (approximately 4-5 medium potatoes)
  • 2 cups chicken broth preferably organic
  • cup sour cream
  • cup heavy cream double cream
  • 3 Tbsp fresh chives finely chopped

Instructions

  • Add butter, olive oil, garlic, and leeks to a large saucepan set over medium heat. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, just until the leeks are tender. Do not allow to brown.
  • Add the potatoes and chicken broth. Increase heat to high and bring to a rapid boil. Immediately reduce heat to just below medium and cover pan loosely with a lid. Simmer for 25-30 minutes or until potatoes are fork-tender.
  • While the potatoes are simmering, combine the sour cream and heavy cream in a medium-sized bowl. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and stir to combine. Set aside.
  • Remove pan from heat and cool for several minutes. Working in batches, if necessary, carefully transfer the contents of the pan to a high-powered blender. Cover and blend on high for 1-2 minutes until completely smooth.
  • Remove lid and transfer the purée into a large bowl. Repeat the process with the remaining contents of the pan.
  • Temper the cream mixture by adding 2 or 3 tablespoons of the soup to the bowl. Stir to combine.
  • Add the tempered cream mixture to the pan with the puréed mixture. Season with additional salt and black pepper, as desired, and stir to combine.
  • Allow soup to cool completely, then transfer to an airtight container.
  • Refrigerate until chilled, approximately 3 hours to overnight.
  • To serve, divide the chilled soup between four bowls and garnish with fresh chives. Enjoy!

    How to Make Vichyssoise Soup

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 497kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 580mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g