Vichyssoise

Amount

  Measure

  Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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2

  tablespoons

  unsalted butter

3

  whole

  leeks -- white part only

3

  large

  Yukon Gold potatoes -- sliced

1/2

  teaspoon

  salt

1/4

  teaspoon

  white pepper

4

  cups

  low sodium vegetable broth

1/4

  cup

  heavy cream

1

  pinch

  nutmeg

Melt butter in large saucepan or Dutch oven. Add leeks and cook for 10 minutes over low.

Add potatoes, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Cover and cook on low for 10 minutes.

Add stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cook for 30 minutes.

Blend in batches or use an immersion blender to make soup creamy.

Chill the soup. Add cream before serving.

Makes 6 servings.

Per Serving: 164 Calories; 8g Fat (41.1% calories from fat); 9g Protein; 15g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 24mg Cholesterol; 538mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain (Starch); 1 Lean Meat; 1 Vegetable; 0 Non-Fat Milk; 1 1/2 Fat.

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