Vichyssoise - Leek and Potato Soup
This is such a wonderful soup, smooth and creamy, and can be eaten hot or cold (we prefer it hot). I never make this soup, without ever thinking of my husband's grandmother. I first made this soup, almost 15 years ago, shortly after we were married, and the "inlaws" came to dinner. Mr. G's grandmother, was also invited. I know that when I served the soup, she absolutley loved it, and commented that she was so happy her grandson, had married a great cook. At 23, to hear this from the family matriarch, was a real compliment. She was always very kind to me, and never, ever spared the lovely comments. I just always knew she was on my side, cheering me on, every chance she got. So everytime I make this soup, I remember her, and the sweet woman she was. butter, leeks, potatoes, cream sauté the leeks in butter add the chopped potatoes cover potatoes with boiling water/or chicken stock cook till p...