Crab and Cucumber Vichyssoise

A chilled leek and potato soup blended until smooth, finished with fresh cucumber, cream, chives, and cooked white crabmeat.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 192.1 kcals 1152.6 kcals
Carbohydrates 10.8 grams 64.8 grams
Fat 10.9 grams 65.2 grams
Protein 11.4 grams 68.4 grams
Cook Time
30 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
30
g
Butter
unsalted
50
ml
Double Cream
for swirling
Fruits
0.5
piece
Lemon
juice only, added to taste
Liquids
NutsSeeds
1
tbsp
Chives
chopped, fresh
Seafood
250
g
Crabmeat
cooked, white, picked
Vegetables
2
piece
Leek
sliced
400
g
Potato
cut into cubes
2
piece
Cucumber
peeled, seeds removed, finely chopped
1
piece
Radish
finely sliced, for garnish

Steps

  • Melt the butter in a pan and fry the leeks for 5 minutes until tender.
  • Add potatoes, 400ml stock, and 75ml wine to the pan and bring to a boil.
  • Simmer for 25 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
  • Blend the mixture in a food processor until smooth and chill until cold.
  • Stir in the chopped cucumber and add lemon juice to taste.
  • Spoon into bowls, swirl in 50ml cream, and garnish with chives, crabmeat, and radish.