Vichyssoise

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil (or butter, if the soup is served hot)
• 3 large leeks, cleaned, white and pale green parts only, finely sliced
• 4 3/4 cups fresh vegetable stock
• 1 large baking potato, such as russet or Burbank, peeled and chopped
• 1 celery stalk, roughly chopped
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2/3 cup heavy cream, plus more to garnish
• 2 tbsp finely chopped chives, to serve

1. Heat the oil in a large heavy saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add the leeks and cover.
3. Cook, gently shaking the pot from time to time, for about 15 minutes, or until the leeks are softened and golden.
4. Add the stock, potato, and celery and bring to a boil, stirring often.
5. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Cover, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer for 30 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
7. Remove the pan from the heat and let cool slightly.
8. In batches, puree in a blender with the lid ajar.
9. Season with salt and pepper and cool completely.
10. Stir in the cream.
11. Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours, or until well chilled.
12. Ladle into soup bowls, sprinkle with chives and black pepper, and add a drizzle of cream.
13. Serve chilled.

vegetable oil, leeks, vegetable stock, baking potato, celery stalk, salt, heavy cream, chives

Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/vichyssoise (may not work)