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 or powder)
1 -2 garlic clove, 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
3/4 - 1 cup half-and-half cream (Substitute- Farm Fresh "Original" Brand Non-Dairy Creamer,Liquid)
1/2 cup instant mashed potatoes (or flour to thicken)