Carrot Vichyssoise Recipe

Name: Carrot Vichyssoise
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter; 1 1/2 lbs carrots, peeled and sliced; 2 leeks, white part only, sliced; 1 3/4 lbs boiling potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled; 7 cups chicken stock or 7 cups low sodium chicken broth; 1/2 cup dry vermouth; 2 cups whipping cream; salt and white pepper, to taste; fresh lemon juice; fresh thyme, minced (optional garnish)

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 lbs carrots, peeled and sliced
2 leeks, white part only, sliced
1 3/4 lbs boiling potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
7 cups chicken stock or 7 cups low sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup dry vermouth
2 cups whipping cream
salt and white pepper, to taste
fresh lemon juice
fresh thyme, minced (optional garnish)

1
Melt butter in large saucepan over medium-low heat.
2
Add carrots and leeks and cook until leeks are tender, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
3
Mix in potatoes and 1/2 teaspoon thyme.
4
Add stock and vermouth; simmer until potatoes are tender, about 25 minutes.
5
Puree soup in batches (or use an immersion blender) in processor or blender;return to saucepan.
6
Add cream, season with salt, pepper and lemon juice.
7
(can be prepared 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate.).
8
Stir over medium heat until warmed through.
9
Garnish with minced fresh thyme and serve.

1402

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

138

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons butter, 1 1/2 lbs carrots, peeled and sliced, 2 leeks, white part only, sliced, 1 3/4 lbs boiling potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice, and more.

Yes, Carrot Vichyssoise falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Carrot Vichyssoise

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