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.



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

 * 1) Melt the butter in a saucepan and add the Onion and scallions.
 * 2) Cover and sweat gently for about 10 minutes or until very soft but not colored.
 * 3) Add the potatoes and water and bring to a boil.
 * 4) Cover again and simmer for 30 minutes. Let cool.
 * 5) Purée the soup in a blender or food processor and pour into a large mixing bowl.
 * 6) Add the milk, cream, lemon juice, and salt, pepper and Tabasco sauce to taste.
 * 7) Cover closely and chill well.
 * 8) Garnish with chives or scallion tops.