Vichyssoise

This famous and much loved French soup is a rather formal but tasty starter whose ingredients can be picked up fresh from the market all year round. If you announce to a French greengrocer that you are making stock, he will put together a collection of vegetables for you. As leeks are so flavoursome, you could save yourself the trouble of making your own stock and just use water and leeks for this recipe. But it’s hard not to be tempted when you’re faced with the choice, quality and facilit