Vichyssoise with zucchini

Votes: 1

Time: 55 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 6

One of the most perfect soups for a summer menu is vichyssoise, an onion soup made with leeks and potatoes in chicken broth and served cold, pureed. The origin of this soup is debated: some believe the recipe originated in France, while others attribute it to a New York chef of French descent. Regardless, this delicate, refreshing soup owes its name to the French resort of Vichy. Add zucchini to a classic vichyssoise, and it becomes even more summery and healthy. Contrary to tradition, vichyssoise can also be served hot, which adds a whole new dimension to its flavor.

The recipes use measuring containers with the following volumes:
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.

Ingredients for the recipe:

1 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tbsp. l. olive oil
5 cups chopped leeks, white and light green parts (4-8 stalks)
4 cups chopped white boiling potatoes with skins (8 small tubers)
3 cups zucchini, sliced (2 pcs.)
1.5 liters of homemade chicken broth, see recipe below, or canned broth
1 teaspoon coarse salt
0.5 tsp freshly ground black pepper
2 tbsp. heavy cream
Fresh chives or thinly sliced zucchini, for serving

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Cooking the dish according to the recipe:

Heat the butter in a large saucepan, add the leeks, and cook over medium-low heat for 5 minutes. Add the potatoes, zucchini, chicken broth, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Cool for a few minutes, then puree the soup through a vegetable mill fitted with the medium-hole disc. Stir in the cream and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve the soup hot or cold, garnished with chopped chives and/or thinly sliced zucchini.

Categories:

recipe / Quick main courses / Summer dishes / Soups / Cold soups / Creamy soups / Cream soups / Vegetable soups / European cuisine / French cuisine / Ina Garten