Sweet Potato Vichyssoise

A chilled vegetarian soup made by sautéing sweet potato, leeks, and onions, simmered in stock and finished with double cream.

Vegetarian Soup French Cuisine Sweet Potato Chilled

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

437.3

kcal / serving

874.5 kcal total

Carbs

15.9g

per serving

31.8 g total

Fat

40.6g

per serving

81.2 g total

Protein

4.2g

per serving

8.4 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy

Butter

Double Cream

Liquids

200

Chicken Stock

hot; can substitute vegetable stock

NutsSeeds

clove

Garlic

chopped

pinch

Salt

to taste

pinch

Black Pepper

freshly ground, to taste

handful

Chives

chopped, for garnish

OilsFats

Olive Oil

Vegetables

0.5

piece

Onion

finely chopped

100

Sweet Potato

chopped

piece

Leek

finely sliced

Method

Heat the butter and oil in a saucepan and fry the onion until softened.

Add the garlic, sweet potato, and leek and sauté for 4 minutes.

Add the stock and bring the mixture to a boil.

Reduce heat, add double cream, and simmer for 3 minutes until thickened.

Season with salt and pepper, then remove from heat to cool.

Chill the soup in the fridge completely before serving.

Serve in bowls garnished with chopped chives.