Vichyssoise 2

Directions

1. ln a deep, 2½-quart to 3-quart, heat-resistant, non- metallic casserole dish, melt butter in microwave oven for 30 seconds.

Add leeks and onions.

Heat, uncovered, in microwave oven an additional 3 minutes.

1. Add diced potatoes and chicken broth to butter-leek mixture. Heat, covered, 15 to 18 minutes or until potatoes are very tender.

2. Press mixture through a sieve or electric blender until smooth.

3. Return mixture to heat-resistant, non-metallic casserole and gradually stir in cream.

Add salt and pepper to taste 5. Heat, covered, 4 minutes or until soup is very hot.