Vichyssoise with Zucchini

Our family LOVES vichyssoise.  I make it as often as possible.  Vichyssoise is a creamed, buttery soup out of leeks and potatoes.  The flavors are absolutely amazing! The other day I received a huge zucchini from a friend and I wanted to do something a little different than the usual dishes.  So, I added part of the zucchini to the soup. Big win! We now have a new favorite way of enjoying those yummy zucchinis.  Enjoy!

Ingredients:

-1 Tbs butter

-1 Tbs extra virgin olive oil

-3 large leeks, cleaned very well and roughly chopped

-6 cups chicken broth

-2 lbs potatoes, peeled and diced

-1.5 lbs zucchini, chopped

-1 tsp salt

-1 tsp pepper

-2 Tbs heavy cream

-bacon bits, for garnish

-chives, for garnish

Directions:

Add the butter and oil to large pot.  Once the butter is melted, add the leeks and cook for about 5 minutes.  Add the broth, potatoes, zucchini, salt and pepper.  Give it a good stir and bring it to a boil.  Once boiling, lower the heat and simmer, uncovered for 30 minutes.

Using an immersion blender (or working in batches with a blender/food processor) process until soup is nice and creamy.

Stir in the cream.  Ladle into bowls and top with bacon bits and chives.  YUM!  Enjoy!