Beer Vichyssoise

"Beer gives an interesting taste and colour to this untraditional vichyssoise. Good on a picnic table as well as the dining room table."
 
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Ready In:
35mins
Ingredients:
10
Serves:
6
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ingredients

  • 4 medium leeks, white part only thinly sliced
  • 2 onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
  • 3 -4 large potatoes, thinly sliced
  • 1 12 cups strong chicken stock
  • 1 bottle regular beer or 1 bottle regular ale
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 dash cayenne
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup table cream
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directions

  • Sautee leeks and onions in butter in a Dutch Oven until almost tender.
  • Add potatoes, stock, beer and seasonings.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 10 until potatoes are tender.
  • Puree in a blender or with a hand blender.
  • Add some milk if puree is too thick.
  • Pour into a bowl and stir in milk and cream.
  • Blend well and serve icy cold.

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I am an early retired guy living in the beautiful Okanagn Valley in British Columbia. Most of all I enjoy retirement and living where I do. I travel as much as possible in the winter to as many varied hot places I can. Enjoy cooking and entertaining and being entertained!
 
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