| | Cucumber Soup
2 pounds of cucumbers salt and pepper to taste 1/2 cup of hot water 1 medium onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, pressed, optional 1 green pepper, chopped, optional 1 tablespoon of melted butter 2 cups of light cream 2 tablespoons of chopped parsley
Peel and chop the cucumbers, then place in a large saucepan. Add the salt, pepper, water, onion, garlic, and green pepper and cook until cucumbers are tender. Remove from heat and cool. Place in a blender container and blend until pureed. Stir in the butter and light cream. Serve hot or cold and garnish with the parsley. 6 servings |
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