Vichyssoise: Potato Soup Served Cold The Summer Soup Of France

Many people think that Vichyssoise was created in the kitchens of France in places like Lyons, Paris or even Vichy itself! Alas this is not the case! The classic potato soup recipe was actually created in New York City during the beginning of the 20th century. The man credited for the creation of Vichyssoise was named Chef Louis Diat and he died in 1957. Chef Diat worked for the famous Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Manhattan, New York.