Lemon Summer Soup

Servings: 6

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Instructions

1 Melt butter in saucepan, add vegetables and cook gently for 5 - 10 minutes until
soft. Stir in flour.
2 Add the rind from one lemon to the pan with the stock, milk and bay leaves.
3 Bring slowly to the boil, stirring constantly then cover pan and simmer gently
for 5 minutes.
4 Add the remaining lemon rind and juice.
5 Cool the soup, remove bay leaves, then puree a little, until vegetables remain
chunky. Season to taste and stir in the cream.
6 Chill well and serve garnished with chives and cream.