Cucumber Soup With Lemongrass And Spinach

* 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
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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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