Cold Cucumber Soup

By á-24329

Ingredients

• 2 T butter
• 1/4 c chopped onion or one leek
• 2 c. Diced unpeeled cucumber
• 1 c watercress leaves ( I usually don’t add)
• 1/2 c finely diced raw potato
• 2 c chicken broth
• 2 sprigs parsley
• 1/2 t salt
• 1/4 r. ground black pepper
• 1/4 t dry mustard
• 1 c. heavy cream
• Chopped chives, cucumber and radishes garnish

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a saucepan melt the butter and cook the onion in it until it is transparent. Add the remaining ingredients except the cream and vegetables for garnish and bring to a boil. Simmer fifteen minutes, or until the potatoes are tender,
2. Puree in and food processor , correct the seasonings and chill. Before serving , stir in the cream Garnish with chopped veggies..

I will use 1/3 c cream and the rest water, still get great taste without all the fat.