(vichyssoise) leek and potato soup

Ithaca, NY
Updated on Apr 7, 2011

Vichyssoise or Leek and Potato Soup is one of my all time favourites. This particular recipe uses no milk. It is creamy and delicious. I had a bowl this morning and squeezed a little lemon juice in mine, it gave the soup another layer of flavour. I love this recipe.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 20 Min
method ---
yield 8-12 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 4 large leeks, cut into little circles and rinsed
  • 3 cups sweet onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 large yukon gold potatoes, diced
  • 8 cups stock, i used chicken
  • 4 teaspoons rosemary leaves chopped small
  • 1 small lemon, juice of.
  • 1 1/2 cups cream (optional)

How To Make (vichyssoise) leek and potato soup

  • Step 1
    Heat up a large soup pot and melt the coconut oil over medium heat.
  • Step 2
    Add the cleaned leeks, onion and sea salt. Saute for about 5 minutes. Stir often until the leeks and onions are transparent.
  • Step 3
    Add the garlic and stir well. Saute for 1 more minute.
  • Step 4
    Add the diced potatoes, and stock, cover and bring to a boil. Simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Step 5
    Remove the soup from the heat, add the cream (if using) rosemary and with a stick blender puree the soup until its totally smooth.
  • Step 6
    Serve this warm with your favorite crusty bread and if you like a splash of lemon. I love the soup with a little lemon.
  • Step 7
    Enjoy.

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