Vichyssoise   Comments: Serve cold.   Servings: 4   Ingredients Preparation  2 tablespoons [30 mL] butter  2 leeks, minced [white part only]  1 large onion, peeled and minced  4 large potatoes, peeled and minced  6 cups [1 1/2 L] hot light chicken broth  Bouquet garni:  1/4 teaspoon [1 mL] thyme  1 bay leaf  1/4 teaspoon [1 mL] basil  1/2 teaspoon [1 mL] chervil  Salt and pepper  1/2 to 1 cup [125 - 250 mL] thick cream [35%]  Freshly chopped parsley  1 tablespoon [15 mL] freshly chopped chives  Melt butter, add leeks and onion.  Cover and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.  Add potatoes, chicken broth and bouquet garni; season to taste.  Bring to a boil over high heat; lower heat to medium and simmer for 40 minutes, uncovered.  Stir in cream.  Refrigerate and serve cold, garnished with parsley and chives.   [recipe from Canada ]    |