Vichyssoise

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Trim green tops from leeks and thinly slice white portion (about 2/3 cup)

Step 2

In medium saucepan cook leeks and onion in butter until vegetables and tender but not brown

Step 3

Stir in sliced potatoes, chicken stock and 1 tsp salt

Step 4

Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 35-45 minutes (or until potatoes are very tender

Step 5

Use blender or immersion blender - blend until mixture is smooth

Step 6

Stir in milk and season to taste with salt and white pepper

Step 7

Bring to a boil stirring frequently

Step 8

Cool

Step 9

Stir in whipping cream cover and chill thoroughly before serving

Step 10

Garnish with snipped chives