jim's lemon soup

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21 Pinches
Lincoln, CA
Updated on Jun 28, 2012

My uncle makes this I think you will enjoy.

prep time 5 Min
cook time 25 Min
method ---
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

  • Step 1
    Blend 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.
  • Step 2
    Remove from heat, add a little of the hot mixture to egg yolks and then add the yolks to the soup, beating constantly.
  • Step 3
    Chill 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.
  • Step 4
    Serve immediately with dollops of meringue topping with lemon or lime slices on each bowl.

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