Cold potato-leek soup vichyssoise - Mayo Clinic

COVID-19 Advice updates and vaccine options

Find out about COVID-19, COVID-19 vaccines, and Mayo Clinic patient and visitor updates. Skip to site navigation Skip to Content This content does not have an English version. This content does not have an Arabic version. Healthy Recipes

Cold potato-leek soup vichyssoise

Print Products and services By Mayo Clinic Staff

Dietitian s tip

With their mild, sweet, onion flavor, leeks make a wonderful addition to this cold soup. Because they're grown in sandy soil, leeks tend to trap grit between their multilayered leaves and must be washed thoroughly before cooking.

Number of servings

Serves 6

Ingredients

4 leeks (white bottoms with a bit of green) 1 medium onion 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 medium potatoes, peeled and finely sliced 4 cups unsalted chicken broth 1/4 teaspoon mace 2 cups evaporated skim milk, chilled 6 tablespoons chopped chives Ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

In a blender or food processor, process the leeks and onion until finely chopped. In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped leeks and onion, and saute until tender and opaque (do not brown), about 5 to 7 minutes. Add the potatoes, chicken broth and mace. Cook over medium heat until the potatoes are tender. Pour the mixture into the blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Pour into a large bowl and refrigerate. Before serving, stir in the evaporated milk. Ladle into individual bowls. Top each with 1 tablespoon chives and pepper to taste. Serve cold.

Nutritional analysis per serving

Serving size About 1 cup

Total fat 4 gCalories 264Protein 13 gCholesterol 3 mgTotal carbohydrate 44 gDietary fiber 3 gMonounsaturated fat 2 gSaturated fat 1 gTrans fat 0 gSodium 164 mgAdded sugars 0 g

Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid Servings

Protein and dairy 1/2 Vegetables 1 Fats 1 Carbohydrates 2

DASH Eating Plan Servings

Vegetables 2 Fats and oils 1 Dairy foods (low-fat or fat-free) 1 DASH diet: Recommended servings Sample DASH menus

Diabetes Meal Plan Choices

Milk and milk products 1/2 Nonstarchy vegetables 1 Fats 1 Starches 2 ShareTweet Jan. 27, 2016 Show references The Mayo Clinic Williams-Sonoma Cookbook. Menlo Park, Calif.: Oxmoor House, 2001;152.

Advertisement

Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission. Advertising & Sponsorship Policy Opportunities Ad Choices

Mayo Clinic Press

Check out these best-sellers and special offers on books and newsletters from Mayo Clinic Press. Mayo Clinic on Incontinence - Mayo Clinic PressMayo Clinic on IncontinenceNEW – The Essential Diabetes Book - Mayo Clinic PressNEW – The Essential Diabetes BookNEW – Mayo Clinic on Hearing and Balance - Mayo Clinic PressNEW – Mayo Clinic on Hearing and BalanceFREE Mayo Clinic Diet Assessment - Mayo Clinic PressFREE Mayo Clinic Diet AssessmentMayo Clinic Health Letter - FREE book - Mayo Clinic PressMayo Clinic Health Letter - FREE book

Other Topics in Patient Care & Health Info

Diseases & Conditions A-Z Symptoms A-Z Tests & Procedures A-Z Drugs & Supplements A-Z Health Books Healthy Living Program Mayo Clinic Health Letter Mayo Clinic Voice Apps . RCP-20049767 Healthy Lifestyle Healthy Recipes Cold potato-leek soup vichyssoise

Mayo Clinic Footer

Request AppointmentSymptom CheckerGive NowContact UsAbout Mayo ClinicEmployeesSite MapAbout This Site

Legal Conditions and Terms

Any use of this site constitutes your agreement to the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy linked below. Terms and Conditions Privacy Policy Notice of Privacy Practices Notice of Nondiscrimination Manage Cookies

Advertising

Mayo Clinic is a nonprofit organization and proceeds from Web advertising help support our mission. Mayo Clinic does not endorse any of the third party products and services advertised.Advertising and sponsorship policyAdvertising and sponsorship opportunities

Reprint Permissions

A single copy of these materials may be reprinted for noncommercial personal use only. "Mayo," "Mayo Clinic," "MayoClinic.org," "Mayo Clinic Healthy Living," and the triple-shield Mayo Clinic logo are trademarks of Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. 1998-2022 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER). All rights reserved.