Vichyssoise

Makes 6 servings (1/2 cup)cold, 3 servings (1 cup) hot.
Sue WilkinsonSue Wilkinson Wilkinson

This is one of Rob’s favorite potato soup. We serve it hot.

ingredients

  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 2 tsp. margarine or butter
  • 2 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
  • 1 small stalk celery, chopped (about 1/4 c.)
  • 1 can (10 3/4 oz) chicken broth (about 1 1/4 c.)
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1 c. half and half
  • pepper
  • 1/2 to 2/3 cup half and half
  • snipped chives

directions

  • 1

    Cook and stir onion and margarine in 3 quart saucepan over medium heat until onion is tender; reduce heat. Stir in potatoes, celery, broth and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cover and simmer until potatoes are soft, 30 to 40 minutes.

  • 2

    Press potato mixture through sieve, Return potato mixture to saucepan. Stir in 1 cup half and half, 1/4 tsp. salt and the pepper. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until hot and bubbly. (at this point, soup can be served hot if desired.) Cover and refrigerate soup at least 4 hours.

  • 3

    Just before serving, stir 1/2 to 2/3 cup half and half into soup. Sprinkle with chives and if desired paprika.

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