Crème Vichyssoise , history , provenance and how to make it

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

chicken stock

🥗Healthier: vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Vegetable stock is lighter and suitable for vegetarians.

Clean and chop leeks, potatoes, and onion.

Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat until foamy.

Add leeks and onion, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in potatoes and cook for another 3-4 minutes.

Pour in chicken stock, bringing to a simmer for 20 minutes until potatoes are tender.

Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Blend the mixture until smooth using an immersion blender or countertop blender.

Stir in heavy cream, salt, and white pepper to taste.

Chill the soup in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.

Serve cold, garnished with chopped chives.

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