Chilled Leek and Potato Soup: Vichyssoise Recipe

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Chilled Leek and Potato Soup: Vichyssoise

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Ingredients:

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4 cups sliced leeks, white part only
4 cups diced old potatoes
6 -7 cups water
1 1/2-2 tsp salt , to taste
1/2 cup sour cream or 1/2 cup heavy cream or 1/2 cup creme fraiche , optional
1 tbsp fresh chives or 1 tbsp parsley, minced

Directions:

Note: If you are not pureeing the soup, cut the vegetables rather neatly.
Special Equipment Suggested: A heavy-bottomed 3-quart saucepan with cover.
Simmering the soup.
Bring the leeks, potatoes and water to the boil in the saucepan.
Salt lightly, cover partially, and simmer 20-30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
Puree the soup if you wish.
Taste, and correct seasoning.
After chilling the soup, you may wish to stir in a little more cream.
Taste carefully again, and correct the seasoning.
Top each serving with a sprinkle of chives or parsley.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	104.29 Kcal (437 kJ)
Calories from fat	14.27 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.59g	2%
Cholesterol	5.03mg	2%
Sodium	568.24mg	24%
Potassium	335.9mg	7%
Total Carbs	20.55g	7%
Sugars	4.45g	18%
Dietary Fiber	2.9g	12%
Protein	2.81g	6%
Vitamin C	7mg	12%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	22%
Iron	1.6mg	9%
Calcium	86.4mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	32.63 Kcal (137 kJ)
Calories from fat	4.46 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.5g	2%
Cholesterol	1.57mg	2%
Sodium	177.78mg	24%
Potassium	105.09mg	7%
Total Carbs	6.43g	7%
Sugars	1.39g	18%
Dietary Fiber	0.91g	12%
Protein	0.88g	6%
Vitamin C	2.2mg	12%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	22%
Iron	0.5mg	9%
Calcium	27mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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bitter
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