Vichyssoise

Ingredients:

• 4 leeks or 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 3 cups potatoes, sliced and pared
• 3 cups boiling water
• 4 chicken bouillion cubes
• 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 2 cups half and half
• 1 teaspoon salt
• dash of pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 2 tablespoons snipped chives
• 1/4 teaspoon curry powder (optional)

Instructions:

Put the potatoes, onions and bouillion cubes in the boiling water. Cook covered until very tender. Add the rest of the ingredients and place in a blender. Serve either hot or cold.