What does Vichyssoise mean in French?
Vichyssoise (/ˌvɪʃiˈswɑːz/ VISH-ee-SWAHZ, French: [viʃiswaz] ( listen)) is a thick soup made of boiled and puréed leeks, onions, potatoes, cream, and chicken stock. It is traditionally served cold, but it can be eaten hot.
What is another word for leek and potato soup?
Vichyssoise, a chilled creamy potato and leek soup, was introduced to Americans by French chef Louis Diat at the Ritz-Carlton in New York in the summer of 1917, to help keep patrons cool.
What is the origin of Vichyssoise?
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