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Vichyssoise

  
   
   
   
Ingredients -  
   

4 Leeks (white part), thinly sliced (2 1/2 c.)
1 medium Onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup Butter
5 medium Potatoes, thinly sliced (about 4 c.)
4 cup Chicken Broth
2 teaspoon Salt
2 cup Milk
2 cup Light Cream
1 cup Whipping Cream
snipped Chives

  
   
Preparation:  
   

Cook leeks and onion in butter until tender, but not brown. Add potatoes, broth and salt. Cook, covered 35 to 40 minutes. Rub through fine sieve; return to heat, add milk and light cream. Season to taste. Bring to boiling. Cool; rub through very fine sieve. When cold, add whipping cream. Chill before serving. Garnish with snipped chives. Makes 10 servings.