Crème Vichyssoise Glacee

Total Time: 8 hrs 40 mins Preparation Time: 8 hrs Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 6 leeks
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 6 medium potatoes, peeled and finely sliced
• 2 pints chicken stock
• 1/4 teaspoon ground mace
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• fresh chives, for garnish

Recipe

• 1 trim the leeks and slice the white parts very finely. melt the butter in a saucepan large enough to contain all the ingredients and stew the leeks until soft.
• 2 add the potatoes, chicken stock and seasonings. bring to a boil, then simmer 40 minutes.
• 3 stir in the cream, then place it into a blender and puree until smooth. taste and re-season if necessary. cool to room temperature.
• 4 place in refrigerator and chill thoroughly for 8 hours to overnight. ladle into serving bowls with snipped chives sprinkled on top.