Apple Vichyssoise with Bleu Cheese
Elevate your soup game with this sophisticated Apple Vichyssoise with Bleu Cheese—a velvety, chilled delight that combines the mild sweetness of Granny Smith apples with the comforting creaminess of traditional potato-leek vichyssoise. Perfect for a light lunch or an elegant starter, this recipe balances the tangy, savory flavor of crumbled bleu cheese with a whisper of luxurious heavy cream, creating a refined harmony of tastes. Quick and simple to prepare, this 40-minute recipe is ideal for impressing guests or treating yourself on a warm day. Garnished with fresh chives and chilled to perfection, this soup is a refreshing twist on a classic that will keep you coming back for more. Keywords: apple vichyssoise, chilled soup, bleu cheese garnish, potato-leek soup, easy recipe, elegant starter.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 3 cups Leeks (white and light green parts only), cleaned and sliced
- 2 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and diced
- 2 medium Russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 cups Vegetable or chicken stock
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 cup Crumbled bleu cheese
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Chives, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
In a large pot, heat the butter over medium heat until melted.
Add the leeks to the pot and sauté for 5-7 minutes until they are soft and fragrant, but not browned.
Stir in the diced apples and potatoes, coating them in the butter and leeks.
Pour in the vegetable or chicken stock and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
Remove the pot from the heat and let the soup cool slightly.
Using an immersion blender or a countertop blender (in batches if needed), blend the soup until smooth and creamy.
Stir in the heavy cream, salt, and black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste if necessary.
Transfer the soup to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until thoroughly chilled.
When ready to serve, portion the soup into bowls and garnish with crumbled bleu cheese and chopped chives.
Serve cold and enjoy this refreshing and elegant soup!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1685 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 72.3 g | 93% | |
| Saturated Fat | 43.4 g | 217% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 214 mg | 71% | |
| Sodium | 6782 mg | 295% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 203.9 g | 74% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.1 g | 97% | |
| Total Sugars | 65.7 g | ||
| Protein | 74.1 g | 148% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 1613 mg | 124% | |
| Iron | 19.2 mg | 107% | |
| Potassium | 4421 mg | 94% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
