Potato Garlic Vichyssoise
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 Tbsp. virgin olive oil
- 1 medium head garlic, broken into cloves, peeled and finely chopped
- 1 1/2 lb. potatoes, peeled and diced
- 5 c. chicken broth
- salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- grating of nutmeg
- 1 c. light cream or milk
- 1 c. milk
- In a large, heavy saucepan, cook the onion in the oil until soft, about 3 minutes.
- Add the garlic and potatoes and toss with the onion.
- Add the broth, salt, pepper and nutmeg.
- Simmer for 15 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
- With a potato masher or back of a large cooking spoon, mash the potatoes coarsely.
- Don't worry if the results are uneven.
- Continue until the soup thickens slightly.
- Add the cream and milk (or all milk) and heat slowly to a simmer.
- Adjust seasoning, chill and serve.
- Makes 6 servings.
onion, virgin olive oil, head garlic, potatoes, chicken broth, salt, nutmeg, light cream, milk
Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=217571 (may not work)