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                      CURRIED CUCUMBER AND TOMATO SOUP
 
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 Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Soups
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    1       md           Seedless English cucumber,
                         -peeled
    1       md           Ripe tomato, peeled
    1       tb           Chopped onion
    1       sm           Clove garlic, chopped
      1/4   ts           Curry powder
                         Pinch each of nutmeg, salt
                         -and pepper
      1/2   c            Water
    1       tb           Cider or wine vinegar
    2                    To 4 drops hot pepper sauce
    2       ts           Sugar
 
   Prep time:  10 minutes Cool time: 1 hour
   
   This cool, crisp soup is best made in summer when the
   tomatoes and cucumbers are in season, but make sure
   they are peeled because their peel will be too bitter
   in this combination.
   
   chopped, fresh parsley, optional
   
   Chop cucumber and tomatoe into medium sized chunks. In
   container of blender or food processor, combine
   cucumber, tomato, onion, garlic,curry, nutmeg, salt,
   pepper, water, vinegar, hot pepper sauce and sugar.
   Puree until smooth. Pour into a large bowl or pitcher.
   Chill at least 1 hour. Pour into soup bowls or mugs.
   Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired. Makes 4 cups.
   
   Origin: Light & Easy Choices Shared by: Sharon Stevens.
  
 
 
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