How to Make Potato Leek Soup (Vichyssoise) - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're in the mood for a comforting and hearty soup, then Potato Leek Soup, also known as Vichyssoise, is the perfect recipe for you. This classic French soup is creamy, flavorful, and incredibly easy to make. With its simple ingredients and rich flavor, it's no wonder why this soup has become a staple in French cuisine.

With a base of potatoes and leeks, this soup is both filling and nutritious. The combination of these two ingredients creates a smooth and velvety texture that is ...

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Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 ½ pounds trimmed leeks, cleaned and thinly cut
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more to taste
  • 1 ¼ pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, cut into eighths
  • 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth, or more as needed to adjust thickness
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup creme fraiche
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • Chopped fresh chives for garnish

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Melt butter in soup pot over medium-high heat. Add leeks and salt; cook until leeks begin to wilt. Reduce heat to medium or medium-low and cook until soft and almost pastelike, 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Place potatoes in the pot; add chicken broth. Adjust heat so mixture simmers slowly. Cook until potatoes are soft, about 30 minutes. Puree mixture with an immersion blender or in batches in a blender. Whisk in heavy cream and creme fraiche. Heat over medium heat. Add more salt, if needed, and cayenne pepper. Do not boil.
  • Serve with a drizzle of creme fraiche and a sprinkle of chopped chives.
  • Nutrition

    424 cal.

    • Total Fat: 31g
    • Saturated Fat: 19g
    • Cholesterol: 104mg
    • Sodium: 1171mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 35g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 14mg
    • Calcium: 96mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 239mg