*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                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      tablespoons   Unsalted butter
   2                    Ribs celery -- strings removed
                        with a vegetable peeler -- chopped
   1      small         Onion -- minced
   2                    Stalks fresh lemongrass -- tender inside only,
   2      medium        Cucumbers, peeled, seeded -- chopped
   2      cups          Chicken stock or broth
   1 1/2  cups          Spinach leaves
     1/4  cup           Fresh cilantro leaves
   3      tablespoons   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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