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
* 1½ cups chopped scallions
* 2 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped (about ½ 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.
# Cover and sweat gently for about 10 minutes or until very soft but not colored.
# Add the potatoes and water and bring to a boil.
# Cover again and simmer for 30 minutes. Let cool.
# Purée the soup in a blender or food processor and pour into a large mixing bowl.
# Add the milk, cream, lemon juice, and salt, pepper and Tabasco sauce to taste.
# Cover closely and chill well.
# Garnish with chives or scallion tops.
Category:Cajun Soups
Category:Cajun Vegetarian
Category:Chile pepper Recipes
Category:Heavy cream Recipes
Category:Potato Recipes