Cold Cucumber and Spinach Soup

Cold Cucumber and Spinach Soup

1 bunch scallions, sliced
2 Tbsp  butter
4 cup diced & seeded cucumbers
3 cup chicken broth
1 cup chopped spinach
1/2 cup sliced & peeled potatoes
1/2 tsp. salt
Lemon juice to taste
Ground pepper to taste
1 cup light cream

  In a saucepan, saute 1 bunch of scallions, sliced, in 2 tablespoons butter
until they have softened.  Add 4 cups diced and seeded cucumbers, 3 cups
chicken broth, 1 cup chopped spinach, 1/2 cup sliced and peeled potatoes, 1/2
teaspoon salt, and lemon juice and ground pepper to taste.  Simmer the mixture
until the potatoes are tender.  Transfer the mixture in batches to a blender
and puree it.  Transfer the puree to a bowl and stir in 1 cup light cream.  Let
the soup cool, then chill it for several hours.  Serve the soup in chilled
bowls, garnished with chopped chives and paprika. Serves 6 to 8 persons.  


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