noun

vichyssoise

vee-shee-SWAHZ/ˌviːʃiːˈswɑːz/

A creamy potato-and-leek soup typically served cold.

Finely snipped chives garnish a bowl of smooth, pale vichyssoise.

A shallow bowl of smooth, pale creamy soup garnished with finely snipped chives, accompanied by a cut potato and a trimmed leek that visibly identify its principal ingredients.

Etymology

French vichyssoise means “Vichy-style,” from the soup's name “Vichy-style cream.” The choice of name perhaps alludes to the refreshing properties of Vichy mineral water; early references allowed the soup to be served hot too.

In context

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We're making a delicious, creamy vichyssoise, so let's get started.

Easy Vichyssoise Recipe

More examples

Chill the vichyssoise for several hours before serving it.
I ordered vichyssoise as a starter instead of salad.
Blend the potatoes and leeks until the vichyssoise is smooth.

Forms

vichyssoise

Similar words

bisque: Also smooth and creamy, but often made with shellfish.
gazpacho: Also served cold, but usually made with tomatoes and raw vegetables.