This cold soup is great on warm summer days. It may also be served warm.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup thinly sliced leeks (white part only), washed well
  • 1 Tbsp butter or margarine
  • 4 cups peeled and thinly sliced new potatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds)
  • 3 cups chicken broth (dilute with water if using canned salted broth)
  • Dash nutmeg
  • 2 1/2 cups low-fat milk
  • Salt if desired, to taste
  • Pinch white pepper, or to taste
  • 2 Tbsp snipped chives for garnish, optional

Directions

In a medium saucepan sauté the leeks in the butter or margarine until they are tender but not brown. Add the potatoes, broth, and nutmeg. Bring the soup to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer the soup (partially covering the pan) for 30 minutes.

Puree the soup in a blender. Pour the soup into a large serving bowl or tureen. Add the milk, salt and pepper. Cover the soup and chill. Serve garnished with chives if desired. Serves 6.



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Submitted 5/9/06.
Source: Jane Brody's Good Food Book
Submitted By: Angie J.

Vichyssoise (Potato Leek Soup)