Zucchini Vichyssoise

Zucchini Vichyssoise
Zucchini Vichyssoise
Zucchini gives a summery twist to the classic leek-and-potato soup; this new take on an old favorite is served at Quisiana.
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  • Served Person: Makes 8 servings
American French Soup/Stew Milk/Cream Blender Garlic Potato Lunch Leek Zucchini Summer Chill Simmer Bon Appétit Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cups half and half
  • chopped fresh chives

Preparation Melt butter in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add leeks and garlic; sauté until tender, about 6 minutes. Add potatoes and zucchini; sauté 5 minutes. Add 4 1/2 cups broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Cool 30 minutes. 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. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Keep refrigerated. Before serving, thin with additional broth, if necessary.) Ladle soup into bowl. Sprinkle with chives and serve.

Preparation Melt butter in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add leeks and garlic; sauté until tender, about 6 minutes. Add potatoes and zucchini; sauté 5 minutes. Add 4 1/2 cups broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Cool 30 minutes. 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. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Keep refrigerated. Before serving, thin with additional broth, if necessary.) Ladle soup into bowl. Sprinkle with chives and serve.