COLD CUCUMBER AND SPINACH SOUP
This is a great recipe for those hot summer months or an elegant first course for a dinner. Originally from a September 1981 issue of Bon Appetit in the RSVP section. It comes from chef Harry Marsden of Au Relais restaurant in Sonoma, California.It's easy and quick to make and doubles or triples well.
Provided by Leslie in Texas
Categories Vegetable
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat.
- Add onion,potato and leek;reduce heat, cover and cook about 5 minutes.
- Add chicken stock,parsley, salt and pepper and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.
- Let cool, then puree in blender until smooth; chill thoroughly.
- Add remaining ingredients, except avacado and puree until smooth.
- Chill; taste and adjust seasoning.
- Just before serving,peel,seed and dice avocado and stir into soup.
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Eldon Mitchelle
mitchelle.eldon@yahoo.comI would definitely recommend this soup to others. It's a great way to cool down on a hot summer day, and it's also a healthy and delicious way to get your daily dose of vegetables.
Shani Shani
shanis12@hotmail.comOverall, I thought this soup was okay. It's a good healthy option, but it's not my favorite.
Ali Dawood
d@gmail.comThis soup is really good, but it's a bit too thick for my taste. I think I'll add a little bit of water or broth to thin it out.
Sohaib Tariq
sohaib-tariq44@gmail.comI followed the recipe exactly, but my soup didn't turn out as creamy as I expected. I think I might have overcooked the spinach.
Aftab Ramzan
a-r@hotmail.comThis soup is a bit bland for my taste. I think it needs some more seasoning.
Liaquat Sarwar1971
l_sarwar1971@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of cucumber, but I actually really enjoyed this soup. The spinach and yogurt helped to balance out the flavor of the cucumber.
Hannah Hester
h67@yahoo.comThis soup is so versatile. You can add different herbs and spices to change up the flavor. I like to add a little bit of dill or mint.
Kelvin Amoah Konadu
kk@gmail.comI added a little bit of Greek yogurt to my soup for some extra creaminess. It was delicious!
Durjoy Saha
saha-d@gmail.comThis soup is a great way to use up leftover cucumbers and spinach. It's also a healthy and delicious way to get your daily dose of vegetables.
Big Music Play
mbig24@yahoo.comI love the simplicity of this recipe. It's made with just a few fresh ingredients, and it's so easy to make. I'll definitely be making this again!
Muhammad Qayyum
q_m@gmail.comThis cold cucumber and spinach soup is so refreshing and flavorful! It's the perfect way to cool down on a hot summer day.