Cucumber Soup I

Cucumber Soup I

This is a refreshing soup of cucumbers simmered in chicken broth with scallions, farina and tarragon, pureed and combined with sour cream. Serve hot or cold.

Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Calories
117 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Peel, seed, and chop 2 cucumbers.
Step 2
Cook the chopped scallions in the margarine until soft. Add the chopped cucumbers and the wine vinegar. Pour in the broth, and stir in the farina. Salt to taste, and add tarragon. Let the soup simmer for 20 minutes, or until the cucumbers are soft.
Step 3
Put the soup into a blender, and puree it.
Step 4
Pour the puree into a bowl, and whisk in the sour cream. Taste the soup for seasoning. Pour the soup into bowls, and garnish with cucumber slices and chopped parsley.
Cucumber Soup I
Cucumber Soup I

Ingredients

  • ½ cup sour cream
  • salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoons margarine
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cucumbers
  • 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon farina
  • ⅛ tablespoon dried tarragon

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