Colombian Avocado Vichyssoise
Ingredients
3 leeks -- white part only, s liced thinly
2 Medium potatoes -- peeled and sliced thinly
3 Cup vegetable or chicken stock
1 Cup heavy cream
salt and pepper to taste
2 avocados -- mashed
Garnish:
chopped chives or chopped cilantro
Directions
Heat stock in a medium saucepan and add leeks and potatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Puree in blender, then return to the saucepan and stir in the heavy cream. Puree avocado in blender. If serving hot, stir in the avocado just as you're ready to serve, as
heat embitters the avocado. If serving cold, allow the stock to cool, then stir in avocado puree and refrigerate. Serve both with minced chives or cilantro. Incredibly rich and delicate as a first couse--either hot or cold--ideally before a fish course.
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