Cucumber Soup with Lemongrass & Spinach

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.

1. Strain solids from liquid, reserving both. Purée 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.