Chilly Vichyssoise with Cheese

by the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.


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Chilly Vichyssoise with Cheese
Yield: Makes 8 servings
Ingredients:
2
tablespoons butter

2
small leeks, sliced

4
medium potatoes, peeled and chopped

2
cups Chicken Broth (recipe) or canned chicken broth

1
package (3 ounces) cream cheese, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, softened

2
cups milk

1
cup half-and-half

1/2
teaspoon seasoned salt

Dash black pepper

Chopped chives, whole chive and chive flowers for garnish



 
Preparation:
1.
Melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat. Add leeks; cook and stir until limp.

2.
Add potatoes and Chicken Broth to saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

3.
Add cream cheese cubes to potato mixture; melt over low heat, stirring constantly.

4.
Process soup in small batches in food processor or blender until smooth. Return soup to saucepan. Stir in milk, half-and-half, salt and pepper.

5.
To serve soup hot, cook soup over medium-high heat until bubbly; garnish and serve immediately. To serve soup cold, pour into large bowl; refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight. Garnish just before serving.





This recipe appears in: French