Cucumber Soup

Ingredients

• 3 cups cucumbers, peeled and diced
• 1/4 cup chopped scallion, including 2-inch green stems
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1-2 tablespoon fresh dill weed

Directions

1. 1

   Place the cucumber, scallions and butter in a saucepan.

2. 2

   Cover with a circle of wax paper cut to fit the inside of the pan exactly. Simmer over low heat for 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Discard the paper and add the flour.

4. 4

   Stir in the chicken broth and lemon juice. Simmer for 10 minutes.

5. 5

   Add salt if necessary.

6. 6

   Puree the soup and chill in the refrigerator for four hours or overnight.

7. 7

   Garnish with sour cream and dill weed.