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Cucumber and watercress soup (recipes)




Serves 4



Preparation time

less than 30 mins



Cooking time

10 to 30 mins

















Ingredients



55g/2oz butter2 bunches of spring onions, chopped1 large cucumber, deseeded and chopped2 bunches of watercress1¾ pint water or light stocksalt 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.