CUCUMBER-SPINACH SOUP 
3 c. water
4 vegetable bouillon cubes
1 med. onion, chopped
3 med. cucumbers, peeled & chopped
1 9(10 oz.) pkg. fresh spinach, rinsed (or 1 packaged frozen spinach, thawed)
1 med. potato, peeled & chopped
Juice of 1 lemon
2 bay leaves
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 c. light cream (or buttermilk)
Fresh dill weed

Combine water, bouillon cubes, onion, cucumbers, spinach, potato, lemon juice, bay leaves, salt and pepper in large pot. Bring to a simmer, cover and continue simmering for 30 minutes. Remove bay leaves. Pint by pint whirl in blender or food processor until mixture is smooth. Add cream or buttermilk; mix well and chill thoroughly. Garnish with chopped dill weed. Serves six.

 

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