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Cucumber and watercress soup cucumber
no chef by Burrastow House Hotel
Serves 4

Preparation time less than 30 mins

Cooking time 10 to 30 mins

Vegetarian Quick Recipe


Ingredients
55g/2oz butter
2 bunches of spring onions, chopped
1 large cucumber, deseeded and chopped
2 bunches of watercress
1¾ pint water or light stock
salt and freshly ground black pepper


Method
1. Melt the butter, add the spring onions and cucumber, soften.
2. Add the watercress, salt and pepper and water or stock.
3. Bring to the boil and simmer for 5 minutes.
4. Liquidise and serve with a little creme fraiche or serve chilled.


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