What is Vichyssoise exactly? Originating in France, it is a hot or more commonly served cold soup made with potatoes, leeks, chicken stock, cream, and onions. As with most creamy French dishes, it has no lumps or rustic characteristics, and is blended to a creamy smooth texture. It’s name is derived from the town of Vichy in central France. Pronounce the word as “vee-shee-swahzz”.

This video features Chef Jim Gray, aka The Kitchen Guy, show us how to make an easy Vichyssoise.  View the written recipe here.

WWJCD? What would Julia Child do? She has a slightly different version published in her cookbook “The Way to Cook” one she calls “the mother of the family in all her simplicity”.