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 | | Subject: Iced Cucumber Soup Tue Nov 11, 2008 7:52 pm | |
| Iced Cucumber Soup 4 large cucumbers1 medium onion, chopped fine3 tbsp butter or margarine3 tbsp flour2-3/4 cups chicken broth (can be made from chicken stock or chicken bouillon cubes)1 tsp milk curry powder1 tbsp lemon juice2 cups light cream1 tsp saltDash of freshly ground pepper1/4 cup minced parsley Pare cucumbers, quarter lengthwise, with a spoon, scoop out the seedsCut cucumbers into small pieces, combine with onion Heat butter or margarine in a saucepanAdd cucumber-onion mixture, cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until vegetables are softDo not let vegetables brownStir in flour, chicken stock, curry powder, and lemon juiceCook over low heat, stirring frequently, 10 minutes, or until soup has thickenedDo not undercook, or the flour will taste raw Puree mixture in a blender or press through a fine sieve, coolStir in cream, salt, and pepperChill, tightly covered, 3 to 4 hours or longerFor serving, pour into individual bowlsSprinkle each with minced parsley | |
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