Chilled Cucumber Soup with Arugula Pesto Recipe

Name: Chilled Cucumber Soup with Arugula Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups lightly packed arugula leaves; 1 clove garlic; 1/2 cup (2 1/4-oz. pkg.) sliced or slivered almonds, toasted; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup plus 2 Tbs. olive oil; Salt to taste; 2 12- to 14-oz. cucumbers, preferably English or European, peeled and seeded; 2 scallions, with green tops, cut into chunks; 1 cup nonfat buttermilk; Pinch white pepper; Salt to taste

Servings: persons

2 cups lightly packed arugula leaves
1 clove garlic
1/2 cup (2 1/4-oz. pkg.) sliced or slivered almonds, toasted
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup plus 2 Tbs. olive oil
Salt to taste
2 12- to 14-oz. cucumbers, preferably English or European, peeled and seeded
2 scallions, with green tops, cut into chunks
1 cup nonfat buttermilk
Pinch white pepper
Salt to taste

1
To make Pesto: Put arugula and garlic in a food processor, and process.
2
Add almonds and Parmesan cheese, and process again.
3
With motor running, pour in oil, and process until a thick paste forms.
4
Add salt to taste.
5
Set aside.
6
To make Soup: Put cucumbers, scallions and buttermilk in a food processor or blender, and pur8Ee.
7
Season with pepper and salt.
8
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or longer if possible.
9
To serve, ladle soup into bowls.
10
Spoon about 1/2 tablespoon pesto into each bowl, and serve soup.
11
Offer any remaining pesto in a bowl on side.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups lightly packed arugula leaves, 1 clove garlic, 1/2 cup (2 1/4-oz. pkg.) sliced or slivered almonds, toasted, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, and more.

Yes, Chilled Cucumber Soup with Arugula Pesto falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chilled Cucumber Soup with Arugula Pesto

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