5 cucumber vichyssoise Recipes

olive oil, chopped vidalia or other sweet onion, garlic cloves, minced, chopped seeded peeled english cucumber (about 3), cubed peeled baking potato (about 1 1/4 lb), fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth, divided, buttermilk, fresh lemon juice, salt, white pepper, sliced cucumber

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

garlic clove, minced, onion, diced, leek, chopped, olive oil, cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and chopped, baking potatoes, peeled and cubed, chicken broth, salt, pepper, whipping cream, chopped fresh mint

butter, leeks (white and pale green parts only), sliced (about 2 cups), canned vegetable broth, russet potato, peeled , cut into 1-inch pieces, whipping cream, cucumber, peeled, seeded , cut into 1/2-inch pieces (1 1/3 cups), chopped fresh chives, radishes , cut into matchstick-size strips (optional)