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Anthony Bourdains Les Halles

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Ingredients

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4 tablespoons butter
8 leeks, white part only, cleaned and thinly sliced
2 medium potatoes, cut into small cubes
2 cups chicken stock
2 cups heavy cream
4 fresh chives, finely chopped
1 pinch nutmeg
salt and fresh pepper

Nutritional information

497.5
Calories
345 g
Calories From Fat
38.4 g
Total Fat
23.5 g
Saturated Fat
131.4 mg
Cholesterol
240.1 mg
Sodium
34.2 g
Carbs
3.7 g
Dietary Fiber
6.5 g
Sugars
6.9 g
Protein
375 g
Serving Size

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Anthony Bourdains Les Halles

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    I have been making this recipe since a friend shared it to me from Bourdain's Les Halles cookbook I think... could have been printed elsewhere. Anyway, this recipe is spot on. It's just perfect. The trick is to follow the directions to the T and to have patience. I do use an immersion blender, but I don't touch the ingredients list. My son begs for this soup every time I visit. He thinks it's a really tricky dish so I just let him. Ha ha! The only hard part is waiting for it to cool all the way to room temperature before serving. It is better the 2nd day, but there are never any leftovers.

    • 100 min
    • Serves 6
    • Easy

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    Anthony Bourdain’s Les Halles Vichyssoise, This is an adopted recipe that I have not yet tried. The original chef comments: “I grew up on this wonderful cold soup, and when my Grandmother passed away, the recipe went with her, until I got Anthony Bourdain’s wonderful cookbook, “Anthony Bourdain’s Les Halles Cookbook”. This is so close to the Vichyssoise I loved, and you will too!”, I have been making this recipe since a friend shared it to me from Bourdain’s Les Halles cookbook I think… could have been printed elsewhere. Anyway, this recipe is spot on. It’s just perfect. The trick is to follow the directions to the T and to have patience. I do use an immersion blender, but I don’t touch the ingredients list. My son begs for this soup every time I visit. He thinks it’s a really tricky dish so I just let him. Ha ha! The only hard part is waiting for it to cool all the way to room temperature before serving. It is better the 2nd day, but there are never any leftovers., Exactly what amount are 8 leeks? Leeks are various sizes. Do I need a more precise measurement to make the recipe. For example, small, medium or large size leeks for better yet. 1 cup or 2 cups, etc. would help very much. Thank you. Im looking forward to making this recipe. Linda Walker


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    Steps

    1
    Done

    I a Large, Heavy Bottom Pot, Melt Butter Over Medium-Low Heat. Once Butter Is Melted, Add the Leeks and Sweat For 5 Minutes, Making Sure They Do not Take on Any Color.

    2
    Done

    Add Potatoes and Cook For a Minute or Two, Stirring a Few Times.

    3
    Done

    Stir in the Chicken Broth and Bring to a Boil.

    4
    Done

    Reduce Heat to a Simmer. Cook on Low Heat, Gently Simmering For 35 Minutes, or Until the Leeks and Potatoes Are Very Soft. Allow to Cool For a Few Minutes.

    5
    Done

    Slowly, and in Small Batches, Puree the Soup at a High Speed in the Blender. Do This Bit by Bit, Never Filling the Blender Too High. Make Sure the Benders Lid Is on, and Lean on the Top When You Turn On. If not the Burn You Will Get Is Awful, and a Most Frequent Accident in Even Professional Kitchens.

    6
    Done

    Return Soup to the Cooking Pot and Whisk in Cream and Nutmeg. Season With Salt and Pepper. Return to a Boil, Reduce to Simmer and Cook 5 Minutes. If You Want to Thin Soup Out, Add More Broth, If Needed.

    7
    Done

    Transfer Soup to the Mixing Bowl an Chill Over the Ice Bath, Stirring Occasionally. When Soup Is at Room Temperature, and Only at Room Temperature, Cover in Plastic Wrap and Put Into the Refrigerator to Cool.

    8
    Done

    Check Seasoning, Sprinkle With Chives and Serve in Chilled Bowls.

    9
    Done

    This Soup Does Get Better Over Time. Keep Covered With Plastic, not Foil in the Refrigerator, or It Will Pick Up Other Tastes.

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