Crock Pot Potato And Leek Soup Vichyssoise Recipes

Steps:

• Melt butter in soup pot over medium-high heat. Add leeks and salt; cook until leeks begin to wilt. Reduce heat to medium or medium-low and cook until soft and almost pastelike, 30 to 40 minutes.
• Place potatoes in the pot; add chicken broth. Adjust heat so mixture simmers slowly. Cook until potatoes are soft, about 30 minutes. Puree mixture with an immersion blender or in batches in a blender. Whisk in heavy cream and creme fraiche. Heat over medium heat. Add more salt, if needed, and cayenne pepper. Do not boil.
• Serve with a drizzle of creme fraiche and a sprinkle of chopped chives.

Steps:

• Cut all the above vegetables into bite size pieces.
• Put all the ingredients into the crock pot except the milk and chives.
• Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours. You could also cook this for 10-12 hours on low if you prefer.
• Stir in the milk during the last hour of cooking.
• Serve with chopped chives as a garnish.
• Bon Appetit.

Steps:

• In large pot melt butter. Add leeks and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Add potatoes and season with salt and pepper. Add water and bring to a simmer. Cook until vegetables are tender. Place 3/4 of soup into a blender and puree, return to pot and stir in cream. Serve hot or cold.

Steps:

• Place all ingredients except milk and chives in crockpot. Cover and cook on low for 10 to 12 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours. Stir in evaporated milk during last hour. Serve topped with chopped chives.