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                             COLD CUCUMBER SOUP
 
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 Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Soups
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
      1/4   c            Leeks, chopped fine
      1/4   c            Onion, chopped fine
      1/4   c            Celery, chopped fine
    3                    Cucumbers, peeled, seeded,
                         And chopped
                         Butter
      1/4   c            Sherry
    2       c            Chicken stock
                         Roux*
                         Salt and pepper to taste
                         Pinch of sesame seeds, dry
                         Mustard, thyme, chervil
    1       pt           Light cream
      1/4   c            Orange juice
 
   Saute the leeks, onions, celery, and cucumbers in butter.  Add sherry,
   chicken stock and seasonings and let cook 20 minutes.  Add roux* to
   thicken and then add light cream.  Cook 15 minutes and cool.  Add the
   orange juice and serve cold.
   *Roux-Mixture of melted butter and flour used to thicken soups and
         sauces
  
 
 
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