Vichyssoise Recipe - Chilled Leek and Potato Soup Recipe

Name: Vichyssoise Recipe - Chilled Leek and Potato Soup Recipe
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 4 cups sliced leeks, white part only; 4 cups diced potatoes, old or baking potatoes recommended; 6 to 7 cups water; 1-1/2 to 2 teaspoons salt or to taste; 1/2 cup or more sour cream, heavy cream, or creme fraiche, optional; 1 Tablespoon fresh chives or parsley, minced

Vichyssoise Recipe - Chilled Leek and Potato Soup Recipe was pinched from <a href="http://homecooking.about.com/od/soups/r/blss114.htm" target="_blank">homecooking.about.com.</a>

"Julia Child has an easy version of classic French vichyssoise soup made with leeks and potatoes. This soup is traditionally served cold. Older potatoes are recommended because the longer they sit, the starch in the potatoes begins to turn to sugar. If you wish, you may use chicken stock instead of water for a richer flavor...."

INGREDIENTS

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4 cups sliced leeks, white part only

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4 cups diced potatoes, old or baking potatoes recommended

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6 to 7 cups water

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1-1/2 to 2 teaspoons salt or to taste

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1/2 cup or more sour cream, heavy cream, or creme fraiche, optional

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1 Tablespoon fresh chives or parsley, minced

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