Cucumber and Lettuce Vichyssoise

Name: Cucumber and Lettuce Vichyssoise
Ingredients: 50g butter; 2 leeks, trimmed (white and pale green part only), washed and sliced, or 1 large onion, sliced; 1 large, floury potato (about 250g), peeled and cut into large chunks; 1 litre vegetable stock; 2 cucumbers, peeled and cubed; 2 Little Gem or butterhead lettuces, washed and shredded; 3 tablespoons double cream or crème fraîche, plus a little extra; Sea salt; freshly ground black pepper; 4 tablespoons rapeseed or olive oil; 4 slices of bread, crusts removed, cut into cubes; Chopped chives

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Enjoy a light and delicate chilled soup, inspired by classic vichyssoise—a perfect summer starter. Try a vibrant green version with spinach.

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Ingredients

50g butter
2 leeks, trimmed (white and pale green part only), washed and sliced, or 1 large onion, sliced
1 large, floury potato (about 250g), peeled and cut into large chunks
1 litre vegetable stock
2 cucumbers, peeled and cubed
2 Little Gem or butterhead lettuces, washed and shredded
3 tablespoons double cream or crème fraîche, plus a little extra
Sea salt
freshly ground black pepper
4 tablespoons rapeseed or olive oil
4 slices of bread, crusts removed, cut into cubes
Chopped chives