CREAM OF CUCUMBER SOUP WITH PASTIS

This cream of Cucumber Soup with pastis is one of the unique soups ever. It has whipping cream, chopped dill, and vegetable stock. It is great to serve in hot. It is prepare and cook in 35 minutes. You can try it with your love ones!

Serves :

Preparation Time :

15 minutes

Cooking Time :

20 minutes

Preparation Method :

Slice the cucumber very thinly using a grater or the slicing disc of a food processor. Place in a bowl, cover and leave to stand for 30 minutes to allow some of the moisture to seep out.
Squeeze as dry as possible in a clean tea towel (dish cloth). Place the butter or margarine in a 9 cup dish.
Melt, uncovered, on Defrost for 2 minutes. Mix in the cucumber. Cover with a plate and cook for 5 minutes, stirring three times.
Mix the cornflour smoothly with some of the stock, then add the remaining stock. Gradually stir into the cucumber.
Cook, uncovered, for about 10 minutes, stirring three or four times, until the soup is hot, smooth and thickened.
Add the cream, salt and pastis and mix thoroughly. Reheat, uncovered for 2 minutes.
Season to taste with pepper. Ladle into soup bowls and sprinkle each portion with dill.