Vichyssoise ii

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       Title: VICHYSSOISE II
  Categories: Appetizers, Microwave
       Yield: 4 servings
  
       2 tb Butter or margarine
       3 md Leeks, carefully washed
            -and minced
       1 md Onion, minced
       2 c  Potatoes, finely diced
            (about 2 large potatoes)
       4 c  Chicken broth
       1 c  Half and half
            Salt to taste
            White pepper to taste
  
   1. ln a deep, 2 1/2-quart to 3-quart, heat-resistant, non- metallic
   casserole, melt butter in Microwave Oven 30 seconds. Add leeks and onions.
   Heat, uncovered, in Microwave Oven an additional 3 minutes.
   2. Add diced potatoes and chicken broth to butter-leek mixture. Heat,
   covered, 15 to 18 minutes or until potatoes are very tender.
   3. Press mixture through a sieve or electric blender till smooth.
   4. 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.
  
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