Vichyssoise

Tumiso Foods
Tumiso Foods @tumiso
Kenya

Vichyssoise is a classic creamy soup originally made with leeks and potatoes created by a French cook working in America. Usually served cold, thickened with fresh cream and garnished with chives. Today it refers to any cold potato- based soup made with other vegetables. #recipemarathon

Vichyssoise

Vichyssoise is a classic creamy soup originally made with leeks and potatoes created by a French cook working in America. Usually served cold, thickened with fresh cream and garnished with chives. Today it refers to any cold potato- based soup made with other vegetables. #recipemarathon

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Ingredients

20 mins
2 servings
  1. 3medium potatoes cubed
  2. Halfa leek, quartered lengthwise
  3. 1medium zucchini, quartered lengthwise and widthwise
  4. 1medium tomato, cut coarsely
  5. 1carrot, peeled and cut width wise
  6. 1whole clove, garlic
  7. 1/2medium red capsicum, sliced width wise
  8. 1 cupchicken broth
  9. 2 tbspmilk (optional)
  10. 1/2 cupwater
  11. Salt to taste

Cooking Instructions

20 mins
  1. 1

    Prepare ingredients and lay in a stainless steel pot.

  2. 2

    Add chicken broth, water and milk.

  3. 3

    Set on medium low heat and cook,covered, for 15 to 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

  4. 4

    Puree everything and plate as desired. Serve warm or hot, Garnish with scallions or leeks. (Leeks are sweeter and milder than scallions and can be eaten raw)

  5. 5

    Another alternative is to serve it as it is without pureeing.

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Tumiso Foods: A taste of heaven.We rebranded from "Uzzie's lunchbox" to "Tumiso Foods." Tumiso is Tswana for "Praise."Tumiso Foods shares simple, sustainable recipes to promote better nutrition. Inspired by my work in a nutrition program for mothers and young children in Kwale, Kenya, and later by my motherhood journey. I’ve seen firsthand how vital good nutrition is for child development and overall well-being.We hope to contribute to efforts geared towards reaching global Nutrition Targets, a recipe at a time."We urge leaders to prioritise action to ensure that all people, particularly those most affected by malnutrition, have unhindered access to healthy and affordable food, and to quality nutrition." (Global Nutrition Report 2021)... "Hunger is the best spice. Everyday recipes for everyday people!""Laughter is loudest where food is best."_ Anonymous.
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