Classic Vichyssoise

Name: Classic Vichyssoise
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 113 grams sliced bacon, chopped; 3 Tbsps dry sherry; 651 milliliters fat-skimmed chicken broth; 3 Tbsps minced fresh chives; 4 servings Salt and fresh-ground pepper; 237 milliliters half-and-half (light cream); 118 milliliters chopped onion; 454 grams thin-skinned potatoes

Classic Vichyssoise might be just the side dish you are searching for. This gluten free recipe serves 4. One serving contains 301 calories, 9g of protein, and 19g of fat. This recipe is typical of Southern cuisine. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes. A mixture of bacon, chives, fat-skimmed chicken broth, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious.

Instructions

Rinse and peel potatoes; cut into 1/2-inch chunks.

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Potato

In a 2- to 3-quart pan over high heat, combine potatoes, onion, 2 3/4 cups broth, and sherry. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer until the potatoes mash easily, about 20 minutes.

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Potato

Sherry

Broth

Onion

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Frying Pan

In a blender or food processor, whirl potato mixture until smooth. Return to pan and add half-and-half. Quick-chill soup (nest soup-filled pan in ice water and stir often until soup is cool, 15 to 20 minutes), or cover and refrigerate until cold, at least 1 hour or up to 1 day. Stir in more broth if a thinner consistency is desired.

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Water

Potato

Broth

Soup

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Food Processor

Blender

Frying Pan

Meanwhile, in an 8- to 10-inch frying pan over high heat, stir bacon frequently until crisp, 4 to 5 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to towels to drain. Discard pan drippings.

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Bacon