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prep time
5 Min
cook time
25 Min
method
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yield
6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons cornstarch
- 4 cups water
- - peel of 2 lemons (pared with vegetable peeler)
- - juice of 2 lemons
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon dry white wine (optional)
- 2 - egg yolks
- 4 - egg whites
- - lemon or lime slices
How To Make jim's lemon soup
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Step 1Blend cornstarch with a small amount of the water, lemon peel, lemon juice, 1/4 c of the sugar and wine. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring , until slightly thickened and clear.
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Step 2Remove from heat, add a little of the hot mixture to egg yolks and then add the yolks to the soup, beating constantly.
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Step 3Chill soup throughly, covered. Beat egg whites until stiff, add 1/2 c. sugar, a little at a time. Beat until whites for stiff, glossy peaks. Set aside a small amount of the meringue for garnish and whip the cold soup into the remaining meringue.
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Step 4Serve immediately with dollops of meringue topping with lemon or lime slices on each bowl.
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