Cucumber Vichyssoise With Mint Cream Recipe

Name: Cucumber Vichyssoise With Mint Cream
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 small onion, diced; 1 medium leek, chopped; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 4 cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and chopped; 2 medium-size baking potatoes, peeled and cubed; 2 quarts chicken broth; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 cup whipping cream; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint

Servings: persons

1 garlic clove, minced
1 small onion, diced
1 medium leek, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and chopped
2 medium-size baking potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 quarts chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup whipping cream
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint

1
Saute first 3 ingredients in hot oil in a Dutch oven until tender. Add cucumber and next 4 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until tender. Cool.
2
Process soup in batches in a blender or food processor until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides. Pour through a fine wire-mesh strainer into a bowl. Cover and chill at least 4 hours.
3
Beat whipping cream at medium speed with an electric mixer until soft peaks form; fold in chopped mint. Serve soup with mint whipped cream.
4
Note: Vichyssoise may be frozen up to 1 month. Thaw in refrigerator overnight.

316

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* 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: 1 garlic clove, minced, 1 small onion, diced, 1 medium leek, chopped, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and more.

Yes, Cucumber Vichyssoise With Mint Cream falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Cucumber Vichyssoise With Mint Cream

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