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Sweet potato vichyssoise

Prep time less than 30 mins
Cook time less than 30 mins
Serves 2
Dietary Vegetarian
by Brian Turner

From Ready Steady Cook

Method


  1. Heat the butter and oil in a saucepan and gently fry the onion until softened but not coloured.

  2. Add the garlic, sweet potato and leek and sauté for 3-4 minutes, until slightly softened.

  3. Add the stock and bring the boil. Reduce the heat, add the double cream and simmer for 2-3 minutes, or until the soup thickens slightly. Season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

  4. Remove from the heat and allow to cool completely. Place into the fridge to chill.

  5. To serve, pour the soup into bowls and garnish with the chives.

Ingredients

  • 30g/1oz butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ onion, finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, chopped
  • 100g/3½oz sweet potato, chopped
  • 1 leek, finely sliced
  • 200ml/7fl oz hot chicken stock (vegetarians can substitute vegetable stock)
  • 6 tbsp double cream
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • small handful fresh chives, chopped, to serve

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