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	Farina is a thickener similar in nature to cornstarch, but is made from potatoes. In this recipe, using an actual potato will have a very similar effect, acting as a thickening agent in the soup. Cornstarch could also be used in a pinch. Just like cornstarch, mix farina in water until smooth before adding to the recipe.		Farina is a thickener similar in nature to cornstarch, but is made from potatoes. In this recipe, using an actual potato will have a very similar effect, acting as a thickening agent in the soup. Cornstarch could also be used in a pinch. Just like cornstarch, mix farina in water until smooth before adding to the recipe.

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Valerie: New page: =='''Cucumber Soup'''== '''Ingredients:''' * 2 cucumbers, peeled, seeded and chopped (270g) * 2 T sliced green onion * 2 T butter * 1 T red wine vinegar * 4 c chicken broth * 1 T farina :...

2007-07-20T14:55:24Z

New page: =='''Cucumber Soup'''== '''Ingredients:''' * 2 cucumbers, peeled, seeded and chopped (270g) * 2 T sliced green onion * 2 T butter * 1 T red wine vinegar * 4 c chicken broth * 1 T farina :...

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=='''Cucumber Soup'''==

'''Ingredients:'''
* 2 cucumbers, peeled, seeded and chopped (270g)
* 2 T sliced green onion
* 2 T butter
* 1 T red wine vinegar
* 4 c chicken broth
* 1 T farina
: Or 1/2 large potato, chopped
* Salt and pepper to taste
* 1/2 t+ dried dill ''or'' tarragon
* 1/2 c sour cream
* 3 T chopped fresh parsley
* 1/2 c cream or yogurt

'''Instructions:'''
In 3-quart saucepan, cook the chopped green onion in butter until soft. Add chopped cucumber and wine vinegar (if using a potato instead of farina, add now). Saute 1 minute. Pour in broth, farina (if using), salt and pepper, and dill or tarragon. Simmer for 20 minutes or until vegetables are soft.

Place in blender, blend into a puree.

Pour into bowl, whisking sour cream. If soup is too strong or vinegary, add milk or yogurt to taste.

Can be served hot or cold. Garnish with cucumber slice and parsley.

'''Note:''' This soup can have a bit of a bite from the vinegar, so be sure to have the milk or yogurt to taper it with. I prefer to make this recipe with dill, but it would taste fine with tarragon as well.

Farina is a thickener similar in nature to cornstarch, but is made from potatoes. In this recipe, using an actual potato will have a very similar effect, acting as a thickening agent in the soup. Cornstarch could also be used in a pinch. Just like cornstarch, mix farina in water until smooth before adding to the recipe.

Cucumber Soup - Revision history

Jennifer at 23:55, 22 May 2008

Valerie: New page: =='''Cucumber Soup'''== '''Ingredients:''' * 2 cucumbers, peeled, seeded and chopped (270g) * 2 T sliced green onion * 2 T butter * 1 T red wine vinegar * 4 c chicken broth * 1 T farina :...