1 1/2 pint Vegetable stock
1/2 pint Dry cider
2 oz Short-grain brown rice
Salt & pepper
2 Lemons, juiced, rind grated
2 Tbs Chives, snipped
4 Thin lemon slices to garnish


Simmer the stock, coder & rice in a covered pot with salt, pepper & lemon rind for 40 minutes. Puree & return to the pot.
Mix in the lemon juice & simmer gently. Cool & skim any fat that might appear on the surface. Chill.
To serve, scatter with the chives & garnish each bowl with a slice of lemon.