3 chive and cucumber vichyssoise Recipes

leeks, white only, onion, butter, potatoes, chicken stock, cream, mace or 1/4 tsp nutmeg, salt, white pepper, chopped watercress or chives, cucumber, sliced grated (for cold version)

butter (or margarine), leeks, cleaned and chopped (important to remove the sand), potatoes, skin removed and cubed, chicken stock, heated (simmer 5 minutes if using bullion cubes or powder), garlic clove, chopped, cucumber, skin and seed removed and cut into small pieces (add a little salt, toss and let stand for a while), stalk celery, cleaned and cut into small pieces, half-and-half cream (substitute- farm fresh original brand non-dairy creamer,liquid), instant mashed potatoes (or flour to thicken), caraway seeds or curry powder, salt and white pepper, chives or parsley or mrs. dash seasoning mix, as garnish, serve with sour cream