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                 CUCUMBER SOUP WITH LEMONGRASS AND SPINACH
 
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 Serving Size  : 5    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Soups                            Low-cal
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    2       tb           Unsalted butter
    2                    Ribs celery, strings removed
                         - with a vegetable peeler,
                         - chopped
    1       sm           Onion, minced
    2                    Stalks fresh lemongrass,
                         - tender inside only, minced
    2       md           Cucumbers, peeled, seeded,
                         - chopped
    2       c            Chicken stock or broth
    1 1/2   c            Spinach leaves
      1/4   c            Fresh cilantro leaves
    3       tb           Whipping cream, if desired
                         Salt, pepper to taste
 
   Preparation time: 15 minutes.  Cooking time: 25 minutes. Yield: 5
   cups. 1. Melt butter in a large saucepan. Add celery, onion and
   lemongrass. Cook gently until onion is tender, 15 minutes.  Add
   cucumbers and stock. Heat to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer
   until cucumber is tender, 10 minutes. 2. Strain solids from liquid,
   reserving both.  Puree solids with spinach and cilantro in a blender
   or food processor. Add reserved liquid, cream, salt and pepper; mix
   until smooth. Serve warm or chilled.
  
 
 
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