Vichyssoise, or cream of leek soup, is a deliciously smooth potato-based soup with a savory, herbaceous broth and whipped cream topping. Leaving out the chicken stock will make it vegetarian as well.
What to serve with vichyssoise?
That’s a question I get asked a lot. People are under the misapprehension that it’s only suitable to serve chilled soups with a cold salad or side dish.
We’ve compiled a list of side dishes that go well with vichyssoise to make things easier for you. Enjoy!
13 Best Side Dishes To Serve With Vichyssoise
Out of all the delicious options, the following are our hand-picked side dishes that blend wonderfully with vichyssoise.
1. Green salad
Green salad has a fresh taste that makes it a perfect addition to this soup.
You can also top your fresh green salad with various nuts; just don’t go overboard with the ingredients! Add onion, grape tomatoes, shredded carrots, celery, tuna, and croutons with the lettuce and dressing.
It is exceptionally delicious and nutritional despite not sounding as fancy as other more elaborate recipes.
2. Old-fashioned roast chicken
There are numerous ways to roast chicken, but do you know why we chose the old-fashioned one? Because it goes so well with the Vichyssoise.
Eating this soup is an unforgettable culinary journey and a roasted chicken as a side dish.
If you want to enjoy a meal full of fragrant, crackly, sweet, salty, easily devourable flavors, go for this side dish, or maybe we should say the main dish?
This authentic old-fashioned roast chicken recipe is just the way you remember it! Tender, moist, and full of flavor, this easy roast chicken is made the way grandma used to make it.
3. Garlic bread
A delicious starter recipe features garlic bread, a popular accompaniment to potato-based soups. This soup’s excellent, smooth texture blends perfectly with the buttery and garlicky flavor of the bread.
Apart from going better together, the bread goes well with soup, and garlic works as a cherry on the top! Although you need to be careful about the seasoning, the most popular is Italian; sprinkling the correct amount is in your hands.
There are many different ways to make garlic bread, but they all wind up tasting the same, which is excellent with the hearty vichyssoise. You can toss your garlic bread in butter and cheese if you want to enjoy a wholesome taste and also if you are not planning to lose weight!
If you want to have a light meal or planning for a brunch party, this combination is beyond perfection!
5. Rice pilaf
Rice pilaf is a pilaf that is commonly made in Central Asian countries. It is very often served together with meat dishes, such as vichyssoise.
Rice pilaf is a good side dish. It tastes sweet, creamy, but not greasy at all.Â
Rice pilaf is great for meat-based main dishes or complements a vegetarian one.
You can also add other grains or seeds like quinoa or chia seeds to the pilaf.
The pilaf is perfect for all occasions. It is so easy to cook, you can prepare it even if you’re in a hurry, yet it looks and tastes delicious. It’s a terrific accompaniment to meaty main courses like roasted chicken or grilled steak.
6. Baked sweet potatoes
The cozy, warm and healthy baked sweet potatoes will be a hit in the fall! They have a warm flavor that’s easy to love, especially when cooked in the oven with just a bit of olive oil.
No one will stop you if you want to curl up in your covers like a sushi roll, turn on Netflix, and have a hearty supper of vichyssoise with baked sweet potatoes.
To enjoy the baked sweet potatoes, salt, pepper, olive oil, sweet potatoes, and 20 minutes of your time are all you need.
7. Shrimp Avocado Salad
For simplicity, you can’t get much fresher than Shrimp Avocado Salad. A bite of crunch makes it delicious. Need a fresh side salad to go with your meal? This one’s sure to please! Pair shrimp avocado salad with your vichyssoise!
This salad is simple but flavorful, ideal for lunch or dinner! It’s simple to prepare and quite nutritious. Avocado adds flavor and nutrients to the dish and prevents the shrimp from drying up in the heat.
The citrus dressing ensures that you’re getting plenty of vitamin C!
Though the shrimp avocado salad takes 30 minutes to prepare, it won’t take much cooking if you have the leftovers in the fridge. Let us help you with the easy-peasy recipe:
Ingredients:
- 1 lb. shrimp
- 1 medium tomato, chopped
- Â 2 avocados, peeled and chopped
- 1 small chopped cucumber,
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Â 2 spoons. Olive oil
- Salt
- Â pepper
steps:
- Cook shrimp according to your preferred texture and then keep it aside.
- Combine the tomato, avocado, cucumber, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a large mixing basin. Toss everything together. Toss in the shrimp one more.
9. Chicken breast stuffed with wild rice and feta.
Chicken breast stuffed with wild rice and feta is a dish that will surely please even the pickiest of eaters. It’s creamy, it has a nice crunch from the wild rice, and because of its mild flavor, it goes well with almost anything.
The combination of these two foods gives you the best of both worlds: a delicious meal that will fill your guests’ stomachs without leaving them feeling weighed down by heavy carbs or too much fat.
Vichyssoise is also an excellent choice for an appetizer since it’s light on calories yet rich in flavor.
All you need to do is, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. In a medium bowl, combine the cooked wild rice, feta cheese, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Place one heaping cup of filling into the middle of each butterflied chicken breast. To surround the filling, overlap the chicken breasts. Stir until well combined.
Prepare a baking dish by spraying cooking spray on it. Drizzle the chicken with olive oil and bake for 30 minutes, or until thoroughly done.
10. Seared halibut with steamed asparagus
Rarely does a dish match the elegance of seared halibut with steamed asparagus!
This delicious dish is a simple yet classy addition to any meal. You can serve it as a side dish with vichyssoise or an appetizer with a small portion.
The silky texture of the halibut perfectly complements the crunchy texture of the asparagus. It’s a flavor combination that’ll make you feel like you’re dining in a five-star establishment!
The recipe is simple: marinate the halibut in soy sauce for about 20 minutes, then cook for about 10 minutes on each side. Steam the asparagus for about 5 minutes, then saute in olive oil for another 5 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Seared halibut with steamed asparagus is the perfect dish for any summer night.
11. Baguette
On the inside, a baguette is a long, thin loaf of crisp and chewy bread. Only flour, water, yeast, and salt are used in the classic recipe. Baguettes are available at commercial bakeries and are made by hand by artisan bakers.
There are many types of baguettes. Some have a slight crust, while others have a hard crust. The softest baguette is called ficelle. The longest baguette can be up to two meters long.
While you’re preparing your vichyssoise, why not bake up a few baguettes as well?
You can serve the bread alongside the chilled soup and dip it in. Just make sure to prepare some extra, because if you have any leftovers from dinner, this bread makes an incredible base for grilled cheese!
The contrast between the light and creamy soup and the crisp, slightly chewy bread is out of this world delicious.
12. Cornbread-for a more complex meal
Ah, cornbread. A simple side dish that can turn an ordinary meal into something extraordinary.
Cornbread is a classic dish in the Southern United States and is sometimes served with vichyssoise (a creamy soup made with leeks and potatoes). It’s a recipe that’s been passed down through the centuries.
The thing about cornbread is that it’s not actually bread. It’s a cake. Which means you can totally eat it for breakfast.
But the thing about cornbread is that it’s not only a breakfast cake; it’s also a side dish. This is an excellent option if you’re looking for something to pair with your kale salad or vichyssoise!
Want to get fancy? Dress up your cornbread by adding some extras to the batter before baking it—like peaches, jalapeños, or even bacon!
13. Canlis salad
Canlis Salad is an American restaurant salad with romaine lettuce, bacon, and hard-boiled eggs. The dressing is a unique blend of mayonnaise and mustard, with secret ingredients added. It is rumored that the recipe was written on a napkin by the owner of the Canlis Restaurant in Seattle, Washington, and presented to his wife.
It’s best served as a side dish with vichyssoise.
As a side dish with vichyssoise, canlis salad is a surprisingly rich pairing—the saltiness of the bacon cuts through the creamy soup for a satisfying contrast.
14. Rack of lamb
The meat comes from the rib section, which contains ribs 6 through 12. The meat is mainly made up of muscle and fat, so it’s high in protein and low in carbs. It’s also a good source of iron, selenium, B vitamins, and omega-3 fatty acids.
If you are planning for a big occasion and one thing is for sure that vichyssoise is going to be there, you are all just looking for a decadent side dish, go for this one.
A rack of lamb will be an excellent treat for guests.
When looking for a meal that will make a statement, look no further than the rack of lamb. This dish can be intimidating, but don’t let that scare you off!
You can sear the racks on the grill or even on the stove; however, the best option is to grill as it will save your time. Add some herbs and rub some oils after searing the racks. Enjoy these with your hands!
15. Toppings to jazz up your vichyssoise
Sometimes the vichyssoise is so dear to few people on this earth that all they want is to have them on its own! So here are a few toppings that will help you enhance the flavor of this soup.
Let’s have a look at some popular toppings to jazz up your vichyssoise:
- Fresh croutons
- A dollop of sour cream
- Crumbled goats cheese
- Garlic infused olive oil
- Fresh chives
- Cheddar cheese
- Eta virgin olive oil
Final word
You must serve some or other side dish with vichyssoise; if you don’t want your guest to go home with a half-empty stomach. Serve it with any of the sides mentioned above to convert vichyssoise into a main dish!
Let us know your preferred side dish in the comment section below.
And stay tuned. We shall be back with more of such blogs on yummy delicacies.
