Potato, Leek and Radish Green Vichyssoise
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 medium leeks, white and tender green parts, coarsely chopped
- 1 1/4 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 quart chicken stock or low-sodium broth
- 1 quart water
- 8 cups packed radish greens (from 2 pounds radishes)
- 1 cup creme fraiche
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped chives
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan.
- Add the leeks and potatoes, season with salt and pepper and cook over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until the leeks are softened, about 8 minutes.
- Add the chicken stock and water and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Reduce the heat to moderately low and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
- Add the radish greens and creme fraiche and simmer for 2 minutes longer.
- Working in batches, puree the soup in a blender on low speed until smooth and flecked with bits of green.
- Transfer to a large bowl, season with salt and pepper and refrigerate, stirring occasionally, until chilled, about 1 hour.
- Ladle the chilled soup into bowls, top with the chives and serve.
unsalted butter, leeks, potatoes, salt, chicken, water, creme fraiche, chives
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/potato-leek-and-radish-green-vichyssoise (may not work)