Chive Vichyssoise

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Title: Chive Vichyssoise
Categories: Soups
Yield: 1 servings

1 tb Unsalted margarine
1 md Yellow chopped onion
1 md Chopped leek
1 md Chopped stalk celery
2 md All purpose potatoes
(about 1/2 lb) peeled and
Diced
1 3/4 c Low salt chicken broth
1 c Buttermilk
1 tb Minced fresh/freeze
Dried chives
2 ts Lemon juice
1/4 ts Hot red pepper sauce

In a large heavy saucepan melt the margarine over moderate heat. Add
the onion, leek and celery and cook, uncovered, stirring,
occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, 6-8 minutes> Do not
brown. Add the potatoes, stir in the chicken broth and bring to a
boil. Reduce to simmer and cook until the potatoes are tender, about
20 minutes. In blender or food processor, puree the soup in 2 or 3
batches, whirling each batch about 30 seconds. Stir in the
buttermilk, chives, lemon juice and red pepper sauce. Cover the soup
and refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving. Thin with additional
cold buttermilk if desired.

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