Vichyssoise New Guinea

Ingredients

 * 1 large onion
 * ¼ cup butter
 * 4 – 8 potatoes, sliced
 * 4 cups water
 * 1½ to 2 teaspoons salt
 * 2 cups milk
 * 1 cup heavy cream
 * pepper
 * scallions or chives

Directions

 * 1) In a large pot, lightly brown onion in butter.
 * 2) Add in sliced potatoes and water and boil until potatoes are tender.
 * 3) Add in salt.
 * 4) Purée and strain.
 * 5) Whisk in milk, ½ cup cream, and pepper.
 * 6) Heat to boiling point but do not allow to boil.
 * 7) Chill until cold.
 * 8) Add in remaining cream and scallions before serving.