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
 * 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. 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. Puree 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.