Green Pea Vichyssoise
Green Pea Vichyssoise might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe makes 6 servings with 463 calories, 13g of protein, and 27g of fat each. This recipe covers 20% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up whipping cream, leeks 1 garlic clove, butter, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegetarian diet.
Instructions
Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat.
Add leeks; sauté 3 minutes.
Add garlic; sauté 1 minute.
Add potatoes and 4 1/2 cups broth; bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until potatoes are very tender, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.
Add peas; cover and continue cooking until just tender, about 5 minutes. Working in batches, puree soup in blender.
Transfer to bowl. Cool slightly. Chill uncovered until cold, then cover and chill. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.)
Mix 1 cup cream into soup. Thin soup with more broth, if desired. Season soup to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle soup into bowls.
Drizzle with additional cream and garnish with chives.