Cold potato soup (Vichyssoise) – Vichyssoise

Atsuko

May 27, 2024

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Atsuko

Founder of @Umami Sans Frontières

A creamy potato soup that is delicious both hot and cold. This is a soup that can be enjoyed regardless of the season.

Expense

💵

Preparation

45 mins

Baking time

Rest time

240 mins

Ingredients

1 Portions

Metric Imperial

500 g

Potato
1

Spring onion or long onion (white part)
120 g

Onion (approx.)
1

Tablespoon butter or olive oil, etc.
500 ml

Water
2

Teaspoons Bouillon
100 ml

Milk
100 ml

Crème fraiche *or fresh cream
1

Salt Appropriate amount
1

Pepper Appropriate amount
1

A little nutmeg (if available)
1

Appropriate amount of parsley or civet (if available)

Cooking time: Approximately 45 minutes *Excluding time to cool in the refrigerator

Ingredients:

For 4 people

Potato 500g
1 spring onion or long onion (white part)
1 onion (approx. 120g)
1 tablespoon butter or olive oil, etc.
Water 500ml
Bouillon 2 teaspoons
Milk 100ml
Crème fraiche 100ml *or fresh cream
Salt Appropriate amount
Pepper Appropriate amount
A little nutmeg (if available)
Appropriate amount of parsley or civet (if available)

How to make it:

1/ Finely chop the green onions, onions, and potatoes.
2/ Heat the butter in a pot, then add the onions and green onions and fry for about 5 minutes until translucent.

3/ Add potatoes and stir fry a little while stirring.

4/ Add water and bouillon, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for about 30 minutes.

5/ Once the potatoes are soft, remove from the heat and blend with a hand mixer until smooth.

6/ Add milk, crème fraîche, and nutmeg and mix.

7/ Return to the heat and simmer on low heat for about 5 minutes, then adjust the taste with salt and pepper, remove from the heat and let cool.
8/ Place the pot in the refrigerator to cool for a few hours.
9/ Pour the soup into a bowl, chop some parsley or chivettes, put it on top of the soup, and enjoy.

★If you use crème fraîche, you can enjoy a relaxing texture. If you prefer a smoother texture, you can use fresh cream or milk.
★If you make it the day before and store it in the refrigerator, the flavors will soak in and it will be even more delicious. Perfect for summer menus.
★Please try it as a warm soup in the cold winter.