Potato Leek Soup (Vichyssoise)

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There is nothing better on a chilly, damp day than a steaming bowl of potato leek soup; and conversely, few things are as delicious and refreshing on a hot, sweaty day than a bowl of ice cold vichyssoise.

By

John Mitzewich

Updated on February 4, 2024

15

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

1 hr 10 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 25 mins

Servings:

6

Yield:

6 servings

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Ingredients

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 ½ pounds trimmed leeks, cleaned and thinly cut
2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more to taste
1 ¼ pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, cut into eighths
3 cups chicken or vegetable broth, or more as needed to adjust thickness
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup creme fraiche
1 pinch cayenne pepper
Chopped fresh chives for garnish

Directions

Melt butter in soup pot over medium-high heat. Add leeks and salt; cook until leeks begin to wilt. Reduce heat to medium or medium-low and cook until soft and almost pastelike, 30 to 40 minutes.
Place potatoes in the pot; add chicken broth. Adjust heat so mixture simmers slowly. Cook until potatoes are soft, about 30 minutes. Puree mixture with an immersion blender or in batches in a blender. Whisk in heavy cream and creme fraiche. Heat over medium heat. Add more salt, if needed, and cayenne pepper. Do not boil.
Serve with a drizzle of creme fraiche and a sprinkle of chopped chives.

Chef John

Chef's Notes

You'll need 1 1/2 pounds of leeks after they've been trimmed. Leave about an inch of the dark green.

Here's my recipe for homemade crème fraîche.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

424	Calories
31g	Fat
35g	Carbs
6g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 424
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 31g	39%
Saturated Fat 19g	94%
Cholesterol 104mg	35%
Sodium 1171mg	51%
Total Carbohydrate 35g	13%
Dietary Fiber 4g	13%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 6g	12%
Vitamin C 14mg	16%
Calcium 96mg	7%
Iron 2mg	13%
Potassium 239mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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