Summer’s Vichyssoise

1 tablespoon butter
3/4 cup thinly sliced leeks
2 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium, fat-free chicken broth*
2 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) sliced or whole new potatoes*
1/2 cup half and half or whole milk
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt, optional
Black pepper to taste

Snipped chives, optional garnish

Melt butter in a 4 1/2-quart or larger soup pot over medium heat. Wash leeks thoroughly by cutting in half vertically and peeling back the layers while rinsing to remove dirt. Slice leeks and add to pot. Cook, stirring frequently until soft, about 2 minutes. (Be careful no to brown, reduce heat if necessary.)

Remove from heat and add drained potatoes and broth. Using an immersion blender, blend until smooth, breaking up and then pureeing any large pieces of potato or leek. (Or use a regular blender or food processor – however, add only enough broth to puree without overflow.)

Pour potato mixture into a large serving or storage bowl. Add remaining ingredients. Stir well, and chill (see note) for cold soup or for room-temperature, serve at once garnished with chives, if desired.

Summer’s Vichyssoise

Regardless of what you may have heard, only minimal cooking is necessary – provided you start with cooked or canned potatoes. (You’ll just have to trust us on this one!) A classic vichyssoise (pronounced vishy-swahz) is good for a night when you feel like eating liquid velvet.

Summer’s Vichyssoise

Feel Good About: Low-calorie, low-fat and budget friendly.

Approximate Values Per Serving: 110 calories (28% from fat), 3 g fat (2 g saturated), 11 mg cholesterol, 3 g protein, 16 g carbohydrates, 3 g dietary fiber, 614 mg sodium

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