Vichyssoise

Peel potatoes and remove ALL brown and discolored areas. Boil potatoes for 20 minutes or until the interiors are soft when stuck with a knife. Do not over cook potatoes. Drain potatoes, retain liquid, let the potatoes cool, then mash with fork.

In a braiser and over low heat, sauté leek and shallot bottoms in the margarine until clear, or about 10 minutes. Add chicken base, white pepper, white wine, heavy cream, and milk; simmer until soup starts to bubble. Add mashed potatoes and whisk vigorously, if the soup is too thick add some of the potato water.

Chill the soup.

Just before serving, put the soup in a blender and whip on low speed for 20 seconds. Garnish with shallot tops