COLD CUCUMBER AND SPINACH SOUP

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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

2 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/4 stick)
1 onion, coarsely chopped
1 large potato, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 leek, split, washed thoroughly and coarsely chopped (with 2 inches of green)
3 cups low sodium chicken broth
3 sprigs fresh parsley
salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 cucumbers, peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped
5 ounces spinach, blanched and chopped
1/2 cup sour cream or 1/2 cup light sour cream
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 teaspoon horseradish
2 lemons, juice of
1 dash hot pepper sauce
1 avocado (garnish)

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.

Simanto
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Overall, I really enjoyed this cold cucumber and spinach soup. It's a refreshing and flavorful soup that's perfect for summer.


Kea Kobe
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This soup is also great for meal prep. I made a big batch on Sunday and had it for lunch all week.


Juanisha Ellison
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I served this soup chilled with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of fresh dill. It was the perfect summer lunch!


Samantha Donoghue
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the bright green color and the creamy texture.


Kim Tanishka
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I love the vibrant green color of this soup! It's so inviting and refreshing.


TLOU LUVR
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I didn't have any fresh dill on hand, so I used dried dill instead. It still tasted great, but I think fresh dill would have been even better.


Kenneth e Holmgren
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I substituted Greek yogurt for the regular yogurt and it turned out really well! The soup was still creamy and tangy, but with a slightly thicker consistency.


Abishek “AbishekBhi” Bhi
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I followed the recipe exactly and my soup turned out great! It was creamy and flavorful, and the perfect consistency.


Joseph Tana
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This soup is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I will definitely be making it again!


Osanna Alonso
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I'm not a big fan of cucumber, but I actually really enjoyed this soup! The spinach and yogurt balance out the cucumber flavor perfectly.


Muneeb Mazari
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This soup was a bit too bland for me. I had to add some extra salt and pepper to taste.


Kelly S
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I made this soup for my family and everyone loved it! It's a great way to use up leftover cucumbers.


Popy CD vision Baul gaan
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This cold cucumber and spinach soup was so refreshing and delicious! It was the perfect summer meal.


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