Bon Appetit/August 2002

Zucchini Vichyssoise

Servings Prep. Time Cooking Time Calories % from Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
8 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A


INGREDIENTS:
3 tablespoons butter 1-1/2 pounds large leeks (white and pale green parts only), thinly sliced (about 2-1/2 cups) 8 garlic cloves, chopped
1-1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, cut into 2-inch pieces 1 pound zucchini, cut into 1-inch rounds 4-1/2 cups (or more) canned low-salt chicken broth
2 cups half and half chopped fresh chives



1 Melt butter in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add leeks and garlic; saute until tender, about 6 minutes. Add potatoes and zucchini; saute 5 minutes. Add 4-1/2 cups broth and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Cool 30 minutes.
2 Working in batches, puree soup in blender. Transfer soup to large bowl. Mix in half and half. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until cold, about 4 hours.
3 Ladle soup into bowls. Sprinkle with chives and serve.

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