Jim's Lemon Soup
Ingredients
- 4 Tbsp
- cornstarch
- 4 c
- water
- peel of 2 lemons (pared with vegetable peeler)
- juice of 2 lemons
- 3/4 c
- sugar
- 1 Tbsp
- dry white wine (optional)
- 2
- egg yolks
- 4
- egg whites
- lemon or lime slices
How to Make Jim's Lemon Soup
- 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.
- 2Remove from heat, add a little of the hot mixture to egg yolks and then add the yolks to the soup, beating constantly.
- 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.
- 4Serve immediately with dollops of meringue topping with lemon or lime slices on each bowl.
About Jim's Lemon Soup
Course/Dish: Other Desserts
