Cucumber soup

prep time:: 20 min
total time:: 45 min

Serves 8

brooke

A fresh, tasty soup which is effective served in shot glasses as an informal entrée

ingredients

1 tbspn olive oil
2 big continental cucumbers: remove ends and roughly chop
1 big white salad onion
2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
1 bunch fresh chives, chopped
4 cups chicken stock
1 cup pouring cream
2 tbsp light soy sauce
1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
2 tbsp sugar
1 teasp sea salt
grissini sticks, broken in half to serve

directions

Heat oil in a big pot and add cucumbers, onion, dill and chives. Saute for a few minutes. Then add the chicken stock and simmer for 20 minutes. Puree the soup, return to the saucepan and add cream, soy, vinegar, sugar and salt. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring (don’t let it boil). Cool and refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve chilled in small glasses or cups with grissini sticks.