vichyssoise

noun vi·chys·soise \ˌvi-shē-ˈswäz, ˌvē-\

Definition of VICHYSSOISE

: a soup typically made of pureed leeks or onions and potatoes, cream, and chicken stock and usually served cold

French, from feminine of vichyssois of Vichy, from Vichy, France

First Known Use: 1939

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