Cucumber Soup with Lemongrass and Spinach

40 minutes Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 25 minutes

122 calories per serving view nutrition facts

5 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

2	tablespoons	butter, unsalted
2	each	celery stalks	strings removed, with a vegetable peeler, chopped
1	small	onion	minced
2	each	lemongrass	fresh, tender inside only, minced
2	medium	cucumbers	, seeded, peeled, chopped
2	cups	chicken broth	or broth
1 1/2	cups	spinach	leaves
1/4	cup	cilantro	fresh, leaves
3	tablespoons	heavy whipping cream	if desired
1	x	salt and black pepper	to taste

Directions

1. 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.

2. 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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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 230g

Amount per Serving

Calories 122 66% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.0g	14%
Saturated Fat 5.0g	26%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 26mg	9%
Sodium 163mg	7%
Total Carbohydrate 7.0g	2%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g	5%
Sugars 4.0g
Protein 4.0g	7%

Vitamin A	25%		Vitamin C	12%
Calcium	4%		Iron	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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