Alton Brown Makes Leek Potato Soup

Leek potato soup, or vichyssoise, can be served hot or traditionally cold. Subscribe to Food Network: https://foodtv.com/2WXIIWZ Get the recipe: https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/leek-potato-soup-recipe-1916145 Leek Potato Soup RECIPE COURTESY OF ALTON BROWN Level: Intermediate Total: 1 hr 40 min Prep: 25 min Cook: 1 hr 15 min Yield: 6 servings Ingredients 1 pound leeks, cleaned and dark green sections removed, approximately 4 to 5 medium 3 tablespoons unsalted butter Heavy pinch kosher salt, plus additional for seasoning 14 ounces, approximately 3 small, Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced small 1 quart vegetable broth 1 cup heavy cream 1 cup buttermilk 1/2 teaspoon white pepper 1 tablespoon snipped chives Directions Chop the leeks into small pieces. In a 6-quart saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the leeks and a heavy pinch of salt and sweat for 5 minutes. Decrease the heat to medium-low and cook until the leeks are tender, approximately 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the potatoes and the vegetable broth, increase the heat to medium-high, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and gently simmer until the potatoes are soft, approximately 45 minutes. Turn off the heat and puree the mixture with an immersion blender until smooth. Stir in the heavy cream, buttermilk, and white pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning if desired. Sprinkle with chives and serve immediately, or chill and serve cold. Subscribe to our channel to fill up on the latest must-eat recipes, brilliant kitchen hacks and content from your favorite Food Network shows. Stream full episodes and more : http://watch.foodnetwork.com/ Like Food Network on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoodNetwork Follow Food Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodnetwork/ Follow Food Network on Twitter: https://twitter.com/FoodNetwork Visit Food Network online: http://www.foodnetwork.com