Chilled Cucumber Vichyssoise Recipe

Name: Chilled Cucumber Vichyssoise
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 cups chicken stock; 3 cups potatoes, peeled and sliced; 2 tablespoons butter; 3 cups leeks, white bulbs sliced, no green; 1 onion, sliced; 1 cucumber, large, peeled, seeded, and sliced; 1 1/2 cups heavy cream; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; 3 tablespoons chives, minced; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

5 cups chicken stock
3 cups potatoes, peeled and sliced
2 tablespoons butter
3 cups leeks, white bulbs sliced, no green
1 onion, sliced
1 cucumber, large, peeled, seeded, and sliced
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
3 tablespoons chives, minced
salt and pepper

1
Pour stock into large saucepan, add potatoes and bring to a boil.
2
Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
3
Heat the butter in a skillet, add leeks and onion and saute over low heat for 5 minutes.
4
Either use an immersion blender after adding leek mixture to the liquids or in batches, combine vegetables and stock in the processor, add cucumbers and puree.
5
Pour mixture into large bowl.
6
Stir in cream, add nutmeg, salt and pepper, stir and chill for a couple of hours.
7
Serve in soup bowls or wine glasses garnished with minced chives.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 cups chicken stock, 3 cups potatoes, peeled and sliced, 2 tablespoons butter, 3 cups leeks, white bulbs sliced, no green, and more.

Yes, Chilled Cucumber 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.

Chilled Cucumber Vichyssoise

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