Zucchini Vichyssoise

Show: Barefoot ContessaEpisode: Fast and Elegant Supper

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (36)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(36)

Cook Time:
40 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
6 servings

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 40 min
Total:: 55 min

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon good olive oil
5 cups chopped leeks, white and light green parts (4 to 8 leeks)
4 cups chopped unpeeled white boiling potatoes (8 small)
3 cups chopped zucchini (2 zucchini)
1 1/2 quarts Homemade Chicken Stock, recipe follows, or canned broth
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons heavy cream
Fresh chives or julienned zucchini, for garnish

Directions

Heat the butter and oil in a large stockpot, add the leeks, and saute over medium-low heat for 5 minutes. Add the potatoes, zucchini, chicken stock, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil; then lower the heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Cool for a few minutes and then process through a food mill fitted with the medium disc. Add the cream and season to taste. Serve either cold or hot, garnished with chopped chives and/or zucchini.

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Amy Charlotte, NC 01-23-2010
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Under seasoned and blah
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

I initially made this following the recipe exactly. And then I tasted it. There was not enough seasoning and it was not... very good at all. In an attempt to salvage it, I added more salt and pepper, fresh thyme, and lemon juice/zest. It did boost the flavor but I still did not love it. As a vegetarian, I am always trying to build up my options, but this is a recipe I doubt I will ever try again.Read more
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Lynne Atlanta, GA 01-21-2010
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easy because it's nothing special
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

wouldn't bother or repeat other than it's a way that I can probably get my kids to eat zucchini without too much fuss; as... far as it being a great recipe - no way!Read more
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Carolyn Los Angeles , CA 12-06-2009
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Easy and yummy but not a knock out
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I love everything Barefoot Contessa and have made most of her soups. I had not made this one so I decided to try it tonight.... It's very easy to make. I used my immersion blender (a Bamix from Williams Sonoma which I like better than the Breville I had). Next time I would use less potatoes (I used little yukon golds) and I might put some carrots in it. A dollop of light sour cream and fresh salt and pepper on top were good. I found this a little too potato-y for my liking and would have preferred more of a vegetable taste to it. So in all a good soup but not impressively flavorful like most BC soups!Read more
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JEAN Glenview, IL 11-04-2009
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My kids not only like it, they request it!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My three kids (all under age 10) asked me to pack it for lunch after serving it one night that I had to go out and buy... thermoses! The potato makes it so creamy that the cream is not necessary. However, my kids like it with a dollop of sour cream. Have occasionally thrown in a little leftover cooked broccoli to give it healthy addition. Remains delicious even a couple of days later; a great make-ahead dish. Ina, you're the best!Read more
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Alethia Glastonbury, CT 10-07-2009
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Worth the effort
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This soup was amazing. I will say that taking the extra time and using the food mill is really worth the effort. The... consistency came out perfect with these beautiful green flecks from the zucchini. This is a perfect example of how the simplest ingredients can produce truly elegant food.Read more
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Harmony Burns, OR 10-04-2009
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Burns, Or
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I too used a yellow onion due to availabilty, used sweet potatoe instead and lots of zuccs and squash. Also used my food... prossesor. I served it hot on top of croutons. Filling, Needed salt, but no big deal. Feelt great to eat healthy with veggies from my garden. Ina...you make me look good.Read more