Beer Vichyssoise

Ingredients

• 4 medium leeks, white part only thinly sliced
• 2 onions, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 3-4 large potatoes, thinly sliced
• 1 1/2 cups strong chicken stock
• 1 bottle regular beer or regular ale
• salt and pepper
• 1 dash cayenne
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup table cream

Directions

1. 1

   Sautee leeks and onions in butter in a Dutch Oven until almost tender.

2. 2

   Add potatoes, stock, beer and seasonings.

3. 3

   Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 10 until potatoes are tender.

4. 4

   Puree in a blender or with a hand blender.

5. 5

   Add some milk if puree is too thick.

6. 6

   Pour into a bowl and stir in milk and cream.

7. 7

   Blend well and serve icy cold.