Bittman's Vichyssoise

We got this Vichyssoise recipe from the Times. It's super simple, and really tasty.

Ingredients

• 2 tbs butter
• 3 potatoes
• 3 leeks
• 4 cups of stock
• 1/2 cup of cream
• chives

Method

1. Peel and cube potatoes. Trim and chop leeks.
2. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large pot.
3. Add potatoes and leeks. Cook for about 3 minutes, stirring, until softened.
4. Add 4 cups stock. Boil, cover, lower the heat and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
5. Purée, then let cool.
6. Stir in 1/2 cup or more cream before serving.
7. Garnish: Chopped chives.