Classic Vichyssoise

Name: Classic Vichyssoise
Total time: 70
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter; 3 leeks, bulb only, sliced into rings; 1 onion, sliced; 5 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced; salt and pepper to taste; 0.5 teaspoon dried marjoram; 0.25 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 bay leaf; 5 cups chicken broth; 0.25 cup heavy whipping cream

Recipe by 2doulas from allrecipes.com

Lunch 1 Hr. 10 Mins.

Ingredients

4 servings

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1 tablespoon butter
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3 leeks, bulb only, sliced into rings
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1 onion, sliced
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5 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
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salt and pepper to taste

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0.5 teaspoon dried marjoram
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0.25 teaspoon dried thyme
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1 bay leaf
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5 cups chicken broth
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0.25 cup heavy whipping cream

Instructions

Gather all ingredients.
Melt butter in a large stockpot over low heat. Add leeks and onion; cover and cook for 10 minutes.
Stir in potatoes; season with salt and pepper. Add marjoram, thyme, and bay leaf; stir well. Cover and cook for 12 minutes.
Pour in chicken broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and cook, partially covered, for 30 minutes.
Purée soup in a blender or food processor. Allow to cool to room temperature, then stir in cream.