Cold Vichyssoise (Potato-Leek) Soup by Sy

== Description ==
This is a great cold and creamy soup for a hot summers day. Vichyssoise Soup was created in America. I have added some caraway seeds and sour cream to give it an "American Jewish" taste. Enjoy!
== Ingredients ==
* 3 – 5 tablespoons butter (or margarine)
* 3 leeks, cleaned and chopped (important to remove the sand)
* 3 large potatoes, skin removed and cubed
* 5 cups chicken stock, heated (simmer 5 minutes if using bullion cubes/powder)
* 1 – 2 clove garlic, chopped
* 1 large cucumber, skin and seed removed and cut into small pieces (add a little salt, toss and let stand for a while)
* 1 – 2 stalk celery, cleaned and cut into small pieces
* ¾ – 1 cup half-and-half cream (substitute- farm fresh "original" brand non-dairy creamer, liquid)
* ½ cup instant mashed potatoes (or flour to thicken)
* caraway seeds or curry powder
* salt and pepper
* chives or parsley or Mrs. Dash seasoning mix, as garnish
* serve with sour cream
== Directions ==
# Put potatoes in salted water and cook, until almost done.
# Remove potatoes, mash and then add to chicken stock.
# Add garlic and 2 tablespoons butter/margarine and simmer for about 5 minutes.
# Put potato stock through a strainer and remove any lumpy pieces.
# In a separate cooking pot add 1 tablespoon of butter/margarine and add the celery, stir for 1 minute and remove.
# In the same pot put in 2 tablespoons butter/margarine, add leeks and cook until slightly translucent.
# Add potato stock to leeks, stir and simmer for about 5 minutes.
# Next add half and half cream, stir and add saltand pepper to taste.
# Add caraway seeds and/or a pinch of curry powder.
# Let cool and then add the cucumbers and celery (both should remain crunchy).
# Put into a big glass jar/container and chill in refrigerator.
# Serve in individual bowls with a pinch of chives or parsley and a pinch of mr.
# Dash on top for color.
# Have available sour cream on the side!.
Category:Swiss Soups
Category:Celery Recipes
Category:Cucumber Recipes
Category:Potato Recipes
Category:Leek Recipes