JELLIED CUCUMBER, HERB AND LIME SOUP

Jellied Cucumber, Herb And Lime Soup image

Provided by Suzanne Hamlin

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 1/4-ounce envelope unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup cool water
2 cups chicken stock
1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped
3 scallions, green and white parts sliced thin
1/3 cup fresh lime juice, or to taste
3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
2 tablespoons snipped fresh chives
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Lime slices for garnish

Steps:

In a cup, soften the gelatin in the water for five minutes. Pour it and the stock into a small saucepan, and stir over low heat until dissolved.
Put the mixture into a food processor, along with the cucumber, scallions and lime juice. Process until mixture is smooth, with a little texture (not a fine puree).
Season with dill, chives, salt and pepper. Add more lime juice if desired. Pour into a bowl, cover and refrigerate three hours or overnight.
When ready to serve, use a large spoon to stir the solids throughout the jellied soup. Scoop it into cups or stemmed glasses, and garnish each with a thin slice of lime.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 63, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 386 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams