"Fresh cucumbers and sweet, mellow leeks are the stars in this savory, chilled Vichyssoise soup. Garlic, spinach and lemon add even more flavor!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 tablespoon butter
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1/2 teaspoon chopped garlic or shallots
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1/4 cup (1/4 large) chopped onion
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1 1/2 cups (2 large) chopped leeks, white and light green parts
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2 cups chicken stock
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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2 cups (2 large) peeled, seeded and chopped cucumber
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1/2 cup packed chopped fresh baby spinach
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1 large russet potato, peeled and thinly sliced
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3/4 cup half and half
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Juice from 1/2 lemon
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Kosher salt
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Ground white pepper
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Garnish: thinly sliced radish, chopped fresh chives