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    Chef Cindy » Recipes » Soups » Vichyssoise Soup made with Potatoes, Cucumbers & Chives

    Vichyssoise Soup made with Potatoes, Cucumbers & Chives

    Published: Aug 20, 2020 | Modified: Jan 18, 2022 by Chef Cindy | Leave a Comment

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    Vichyssoise Soup made with Potatoes, Cucumbers & Chives pictured in a bowl with scattered chives and a green napkin placed on a white wood board
    Vichyssoise Soup made with Potatoes, Cucumbers & Chives

    First off – I just love to say vichyssoise (vi-shē-ˈswäz)! What is Vichyssoise? Simply, Vichyssoise is a classic French Potato Leek Soup that is similar to my vegan Potato Leek Soup Recipe, but it is served cold. Being that it is summer and cucumbers are in season, I have decided to create a little twist on Vichyssoise and make a cold cucumber soup! I tapped into my tastebud memories from when I was a kid, “slurping” on a cold cucumber soup. I remember a German version of Vichyssoise my mom made by cooking cucumbers, potatoes, onions and chicken broth. She would purée the contents, stir in cold sour cream and top the soup with dill. “Delicious” is what comes to mind so I knew I had to make a vegan version of it!

    Without thinking further, I created my vegan version of Vichyssoise. It is a chilled potato cucumber soup that serves well as a light, refreshing soup on a hot summer day. Classic Vichyssoise is made with potatoes, leeks, chicken broth and cream. I make my chilled potato cumber soup with vegetable broth. I also add in just the right amount of potatoes to make it creamy, without adding dairy. If you want, add a little drop of vegan sour cream for additional flavor. It makes a pretty topping for the soup along with a sprinkling of chives!

    How do I make Vichyssoise?

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    This cold potato cucumber soup is so easy to make!

    I love to make Vichyssoise Soup because it only requires 7 ingredients, one pot and a blender! It is super economical, and can be made in only 45 minutes. Just refrigerate it for about an hour and serve it chilled, topped with chives or dill. I usually make it in advance and serve it for dinner or as a lunch soup with a side salad. I especially like to serve it poolside as a refreshing appetizer, in a shot glass!

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    Vichyssoise Soup made with Potatoes, Cucumbers & Chives pictured in a bowl with scattered chives and a green napkin placed on a white wood board

    Vichyssoise Soup made with Potatoes, Cucumbers & Chives

    • Author: Chef Cindy
    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 30
    • Total Time: 45 minutes
    • Yield: 4 servings 1x
    • Category: Dinner
    • Method: Cooked & Chilled
    • Cuisine: Healthy
    • Diet: Vegan
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    Description

    Vichyssoise made with potatoes, cucumber and chives is a vegan twist on a classic French soup that is served cold. It is a light & refreshing soup, great to “slurp” on a hot summer day!


    Ingredients

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    1 tablespoon olive oil

    ½ cup onion, diced

    1 celery stalk, chopped

    3 large potatoes, peeled and cut into small chunks

    1 seedless cucumber, peeled & cut into small chunks

    2 garlic cloves

    48 ounce container vegetable broth

    salt & pepper to taste

    1 handful chives, finely chopped 


    Instructions

    1. Prep all of the ingredients and place in a large pot or dutch oven.
    2. Simmer on medium low for approximately 30 minutes or until potatoes feel soft when pierced with a fork. Add salt & pepper to taste.
    3. Ladle soup to a blender, and process until smooth, in batches. Caution: Remove the top opening on blender to allow hot air to escape when blending – cover lightly with a dish towel to protect from splattering.
    4. Pour into a bowl, cool to room temperature on counter for ½ hour and place in refrigerator for at least 1 hour to cool completely. 
    5. Serve in a bowl topped with chopped chives. (*optional: top with vegan sour cream)

    Notes

    Equipment required: Blender 

    *It also tastes good with non-diary milk added or topped with sour cream.

    Keywords: cucumber soup vegan, chilled potato cucumber soup, cold soup recipe

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