Cucumber soup with lemongrass and spinach

== Description ==
=== Ingredients ===
* 2 tbsp unsalted butter
* 2 ribs celery, strings removed
* - with a vegetable peeler
* - chopped
* 1 small Onion, minced
* 2 stalks fresh lemongrass
* - tender inside only, minced
* 2 med cucumbers, peeled, seeded
* - chopped
* 2 cup chicken stock or broth
* 1 1/2 cup spinach leaves
* 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
* 3 tbsp whipping cream, if desired
* salt, pepper to taste
== Directions ==
Preparation time: 15 minutes. Cooking time: 25 minutes. Yield: 5 cups. Melt butter in a large saucepan. Add celery, Onion and lemongrass. Cook gently until Onion is tender, 15 minutes. Add cucumbers and stock. Heat to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer until cucumber is tender, 10 minutes. Strain solids from liquid, reserving both. Puree solids with spinach and cilantro in a blender or food processor. Add reserved liquid, cream, salt and pepper; mix until smooth. Serve warm or chilled
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== See also ==
Category:Chicken stock and broth Recipes
Category:Cucumber Recipes
Category:Lemongrass Recipes
Category:Light whipping cream Recipes
Category:Low-calorie Recipes
Category:Spinach Recipes