Cucumber and Lettuce Vichyssoise from 'River Cottage Veg'
Category
Mains
Cusine
French
What do you need?
How to make?
Ingredients
2 large cucumbers, peeled and diced
2 heads of lettuce, shredded
2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups vegetable stock or water
1/2 cup heavy cream or coconut milk
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Chopped fresh chives for garnish
Directions
Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the leeks or onion, cover, and sweat gently for about 10 minutes, until soft. Add the potato and stock. Bring to a boil, then simmer for about 10 minutes, until the potato is almost cooked. Add the cubed cucumbers and shredded lettuce, return to a boil, and simmer for a further 4 minutes.
