Lemon Soup--Almost an Aperitif

Now that summer is past, I have found this most refreshing welcoming drink for next year (or even now). It is served in a champagne glass when you arrive at the Levy-East Home (a bed and breakfast in Natchitoshes, Louisiana on the Cane River). Don't let the name fool you...it reminds me of a liquified lemon icebox pie. It can even be used as an opening course. It is very refreshing and good.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

• 2  eggs
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 3  tablespoons lemon juice
•  lemon zest
• 1  tablespoon vanilla
• 1  quart buttermilk
• 1⁄2 cup  melted vanilla ice cream

Directions

1. Place all ingredients in a large bowl and stir to incorporate.
2. Place about 1/3 of this mixture into a blender.
3. and whip until it is frothy.
4. Add all 3 batches back into a the large bowl
5. and refrigerate for 2 hours.
6. This may be garnished with lemon zest or mint leaves.