Scape Vichyssoise

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 cups chopped garlic scapes
• 1 cup sliced leek
• 2 cups diced peeled red potatoes
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 1/4 cup whipping cream
• salt, & freshly ground pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley

Directions

1. 1

   Heat butter in pot over medium-high heat; add scapes& leaks and saute for 2 minutes.

2. 2

   Add potatoes& saute until softened slightly, about 2 minutes longer.

3. 3

   Add stock& bring to a boil.

4. 4

   Reduce heat to medium& simmer for 10 minutes or until potatoes are cooked.

5. 5

   Puree in food processor or with a hand immersion blender.

6. 6

   Add cream& seasonings to taste.

7. 7

   Simmer for 5 minutes to blend flavours.

8. 8

   Stir in parsley.