Scallion Vichysoisse

==Description==
This is from a great Cajun Cookbook that a friend loaned to me as well as many other that I have posted on here. I hope that you enjoy them. I love this kind of food.
thumb|Scallion Vichysoisse
===Ingredients===
* 2 	 tablespoons butter
*1 	small Onion, peeled and chopped
*1 1/2 	cups chopped scallions
*2 	medium potatoes, peeled and chopped (about 1/2 lb)
*2 	cups hot water
*1 	cup milk (skip this one for vegetarians)
*1 	cup heavy cream or sour cream
*2 	tablespoons lemon juice
*	salt
*	white pepper
*	Tabasco sauce or other hot pepper sauce
*	chopped fresh chives (to garnish)
===Directions===
Melt the butter in a saucepan and add the Onion and scallions.<BR>
Cover and sweat gently for about 10 minutes or until very soft but not colored.<BR>
Add the potatoes and water and bring to a boil.<BR>
Cover again and simmer for 30 minutes. Let cool.<BR>
Puree the soup in a blender or food processor and pour into a large mixing bowl.<BR>
Add the milk, cream, lemon juice, and salt, pepper and Tabasco sauce to taste.<BR>
Cover closely and chill well.<BR>
Garnish with chives or scallion tops.
===Other Links===
==See also==
Category: Cajun Soups
Category: Cajun Vegetarian
Category: Cajun Recipes
category:Lemon Recipes
Category:chives Recipes
category:Tabasco sauce Recipes
category:white pepper Recipes
category:lemon juice Recipes
category:heavy cream Recipes
category:sour cream Recipes
category:chile Recipes
category:shallot Recipes
category:Potato Recipes
category:butter Recipes
category:pepper Recipes
category:water Recipes
category:cream Recipes
category:Onion Recipes
category:salt Recipes
category:milk Recipes