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Vichyssoise

A smooth leek-and-potato soup, served chilled.

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Ingredients • 6 starters

600 g Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, cut in 1-inch pieces
300 g leeks, white/light green parts, sliced, washed, drained
150 g yellow onion, chopped
2 tbsp unsalted butter (28 g)
1 L unsalted chicken broth
(+ a little to loosen if needed)
½ tsp fine salt
¼ tsp white or black pepper
120 ml heavy cream (½ cup)
1 tbsp finely chopped chives

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Gather your equipment

Large heavy saucepan with lid
Immersion or countertop blender
Knife and cutting board
Bowl for washing leeks
Shallow covered containers
for chilling
Fine-mesh sieve (optional)

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First: wash the leeks

Remove dark tops and root ends. Slice the white and pale green parts.

Swish in a bowl of cool water so grit falls away. Lift out, rinse again if needed and drain.

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