Carrot Vichyssoise Recipes

CARROT VICHYSSOISE

Steps:

• Coarsely chop leeks; place in bowl of cold water. Let stand 5 minutes to rid them of dirt and sand; lift out of water; drain in colander.
• Spray bottom of small stockpot with olive-oil spray; place over low heat. Add leeks and garlic; cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until leeks are wilted, about 12 minutes.
• Cut 2 potatoes into small chunks; add to leeks. Slice 3 carrots into 1/4-inch-thick rounds; add to vegetables along with stock, salt, pepper, and 2 cups water. Cover partially, raise heat to high, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low; cook until vegetables are tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in milk, and puree in blender until smooth. Let stand until cool; refrigerate until cold.
• Meanwhile, finely julienne remaining 2 potatoes and 2 carrots; place in a small pot of boiling water. Boil until just tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain; transfer to ice-water bath until cool. Drain; add carrots and potatoes to pureed soup. To serve, divide soup among 6 bowls, and garnish each with snipped chives.

VICHY CARROTS

Steps:

• Put carrots in a sauté pan, season aggressively with salt and add a tablespoon of the vinegar. Add cold water until it reaches halfway up the sides of the carrots. Set pan over high heat and bring liquid to a boil.
• Turn heat down to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until carrots are just cooked through, about 15 minutes. (If pan appears about to dry out during this process, add a splash or two of water.)
• Once carrots are cooked through, discard any excess liquid in the pan. Add remaining tablespoon sherry vinegar to pan, along with the honey, olive oil, shallot and thyme, and cook for about 2 minutes to glaze the carrots. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve immediately, or at room temperature, or cold from the refrigerator.

CLASSIC VICHYSSOISE

Steps:

• In a large stock pot melt butter over low heat. Add leeks and onion, cover, and cook for 10 minutes.
• Add potatoes and season with salt and pepper. Add thyme, marjoram, bay leaf and stir well. Cover pot and continue to cook for 12 minutes.
• Add chicken stock and bring to a boil, reduce heat and cook, partially covered for 30 minutes.
• Puree soup in blender or food processor and cool.
• Prior to serving add cream. If you are serving this soup warm you need to reheat the soup slowly so that the cream does not change consistency.

CARROT VICHYSSOISE

Steps:

• Melt butter in large saucepan over medium-low heat.
• Add carrots and leeks and cook until leeks are tender, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
• Mix in potatoes and 1/2 teaspoon thyme.
• Add stock and vermouth; simmer until potatoes are tender, about 25 minutes.
• Puree soup in batches (or use an immersion blender) in processor or blender;return to saucepan.
• Add cream, season with salt, pepper and lemon juice.
• (can be prepared 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate.).
• Stir over medium heat until warmed through.
• Garnish with minced fresh thyme and serve.

VICHYSSOISE

Steps:

• Cook the potatoes in salted water to cover until just tender. Melt the butter in a skillet and cool the leeks gently, tossing them lightly, for a few minutes. Add the chicken bouillon and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer the leeks until tender. Add the potatoes to the leeks and the broth and season to taste with salt, papper and nutmeg. Put this mixture in the blender (you will need to blend it in two lots) and blend for 1 minute, or until smooth. Chill. When ready to serve, mix in sour cream or heavy cream. Garnish with chopped chives.

CARROT COCONUT VICHYSSOISE

Steps:

• Prepare the soup: Place the stock, potatoes, carrots, leek and shallot into a medium soup pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, until vegetables are very tender.
• Season with white pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes longer. Add in the coconut milk. Remove from heat. Transfer to a blender and purée until smooth. You can also use an immersion blender right in the pot and purée for a full 3 minutes. Stir in the soymilk or light cream.
• Place the soup in the refrigerator and cool for at least 5 hours.
• Prepare the garnish: Place the balsamic vinegar and molasses into a small pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer on low for 6 to 8 minutes, until reduced by half. Place in refrigerator, it will get thicker as it cools.
• To serve, ladle the soup into bowls. With the tip of a spoon, or a squirt bottle, add a swirl of the balsamic to each bowl.

CARROT VICHYSSOISE

Steps:

• Fill pot with water and Bouillon cubes and add onions, potatoes, and carrots. Bring to a boil and then lower to medium heat. Let cook for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally (add water if needed).
• Once vegetables are cooked through add entire pot to bowl and mix on low until blended together.
• Add butter and milk (and cheese) one by one to mix until soup is smooth.
• Serve hot or cold.

VICHYSSOISE

Steps:

• Gently sweat the chopped leeks and the chopped onion in butter or margarine until soft, about 8 minutes. Do NOT let them brown.
• Add potatoes and stock to the saucepan. Salt and pepper to taste; do not overdo them! Bring to the boil, and simmer very gently for 30 minutes.
• Puree in a blender or food processor until very smooth. Cool. Gently stir in the cream before serving.

CARROT VICHYSSOISE

Steps:

• 1. In a 3-quart saucepan, place potatoes, chicken broth, carrots, celery, onion, parsley, water, and butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 20 to 25 minutes or until vegetables are very tender.2. Stir in heavy cream, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Taste for additional seasoning. Place 2 cups of the mixture at a time in a blender container or food processor bowl. Cover and blend or process until very smooth.3. Soup can be served hot or chilled. If serving hot, reheat over low heat, stirring to prevent scorching. If serving cold, chill several hours. Serve in small bowls or cups.