Beer Vichyssoise

Tebo's Note:

Beer gives an interesting taste and colour to this untraditional vichyssoise. Good on a picnic table as well as the dining room table.

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 4 medium leeks , white part only thinly sliced
• 2 onions , thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
• 3 -4 large potatoes , thinly sliced
• 1 ½ cups strong chicken stock
• 1 bottle regular beer or 1 bottle regular ale
• salt and pepper
• 1 dash cayenne
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup table cream

Directions:

1. Sautee leeks and onions in butter in a Dutch Oven until almost tender.
2. Add potatoes, stock, beer and seasonings.
3. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 10 until potatoes are tender.
4. Puree in a blender or with a hand blender.
5. Add some milk if puree is too thick.
6. Pour into a bowl and stir in milk and cream.
7. Blend well and serve icy cold.