Low-Fat High-Chile Vichyssoise

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 2 cups chopped leeks

• 2 cups chopped onions

• 1½ quarts chicken stock

• ½ teaspoon habanero powder

• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

• 4 white potatoes, peeled and diced

• 1 cup canned chopped New Mexican green chile

• 1 cup evaporated skimmed milk

• 1 cup non-fat sour cream

• 1 cup skim milk

• 1 teaspoon ground white pepper

• Freshly minced chives

• New Mexican red chile powder

Instructions

In a large soup pot, heat the olive oil and saute the leeks and onions until soft, about 10 minutes. Add the stock, habanero powder, basil, potatoes, and green chile, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.

Remove from the heat and puree in batches in a food processor until the mixture is a very smooth, thin paste. Transfer to a bowl and add the evaporated skim milk, non-fat sour cream, skim milk, and white pepper. Mix well, taste for heat, and add hot chile powder if too mild. Cover and refrigerate for at least 5 hours. Serve in cold bowls garnished with minced chives and a sprinkling of red chile powder.