Friday, 13 July 2012

Chilled Cucumber Soup

Chilled Cucumber Soup

Serves 6–8


Ingredients:

1 onion, diced

50g/2oz butter

550g/1lb 4oz cucumber, diced

1.8 litres/3pt vegetable stock

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Juice of 1⁄2 lemon

600ml/1pt single cream

Salt and freshly ground

Black pepper


Preparation Method:

In a heavy saucepan, gently sweat the onion in the butter until soft and translucent, but not coloured. Add the cucumber and continue to cook gently for a further 5 minutes.

Pour in the stock and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat, season with salt and pepper, and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the parsley and lemon juice, and continue to cook for a further 5 minutes.

Blend or process the soup to a puree. Allow to cool, then transfer to the refrigerator to chill.

When ready to serve, whisk in the single cream. Serve chilled.

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