Tropical Chilled Cream of Cucumber Soup

Submitted by LadyPalm

"This simple refreshing soup is great for luncheons or as a light starter for heartier fare. It was created by Joyce Wells of the Cayman Islands and is featured in her book "Taste of the Tropics". I often add a dash of green food colouring prior to chilling to enhance the appearance but it is certainly optional."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 3 large cucumbers, peeled, seeded
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 2 chicken stock cubes
• 1⁄2 cup heavy cream or 1/2 cup half-and-half
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• salt & pepper
• chives (to garnish) (optional)

directions

1. Coarsely chop cucumbers.
2. Boil onion in 1/2 cup water over medium heat for 10 minutes. Add chicken stock cubes, cucumber, cover and cook 10 more minutes.
3. Puree cucumber/onion mixture in blender until it resembles a rich cream. Stir in cream and lemon juice.
4. Chill soup for at least 2 hours but preferably overnight.
5. Taste chilled soup for seasoning, add salt & pepper to taste.
6. Serve in 4 chilled bowls and garnish with snipped chives if desired.