Vichyssoise
2
Points®
Total time: 1 hr 5 min • Prep: 15 min • Cook: 50 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy
Vichyssoise is a traditional thick soup made from purée leeks and potatoes usually served cold but equally delicious served hot.
Ingredients
Chicken stock
2 cup(s), (500ml)
Reduced fat oil spread
1 tbs
Leek
2 whole, thinly sliced
Potato(es)
400 g, chopped
Skim milk
1 cup(s), (250ml)
Fresh chives
2 tbs, finely chopped
Ground nutmeg
⅛ tsp, pinch
Instructions
1
Heat spread in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add leek and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until softened. Add potatoes, stock and milk and bring to simmer (see note). Simmer, covered for 40 minutes or until potatoes and leek are very tender. Set aside to cool for 15 minutes.
2
Using a stick blender or food processor, process soup until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Return soup to medium heat and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until heated through. Serve hot or cold topped with chives and nutmeg.
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