Classic Vichyssoise

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 3 leeks , bulb only, sliced into rings
• 1 onion , sliced
• 5 medium potatoes , peeled and thinly sliced
• salt and pepper to taste
• 0.5 teaspoons dried marjoram
• 0.25 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 5 cups chicken broth
• 0.25 cups heavy whipping cream

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients.

2. 2

   Melt butter in a large stockpot over low heat. Add leeks and onion; cover and cook for 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Stir in potatoes; season with salt and pepper. Add marjoram, thyme, and bay leaf; stir well. Cover and cook for 12 minutes.

4. 4

   Pour in chicken broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and cook, partially covered, for 30 minutes.

5. 5

   Purée soup in a blender or food processor. Allow to cool to room temperature, then stir in cream.