Chilled Curried Cucumber Soup with Lemon-Mint Quinoa Recipe

Name: Chilled Curried Cucumber Soup with Lemon-Mint Quinoa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tbs. plus 2 tsp. olive oil, divided, plus more for drizzling; 2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.); 2 tsp. minced fresh ginger; 1 tsp. sweet curry powder; 2 English cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and coarsely chopped; 1/2 cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt; 1/2 cup low-fat sour cream; 4 Tbs. chopped fresh mint, divided; 4 Tbs. chopped fresh parsley, divided, plus leaves or sprigs for garnish; 2 tsp. lemon juice, or more, if necessary, divided; 1 tsp. grated lemon zest, divided; 1 cup cooked and cooled quinoa

Servings: persons

2 Tbs. plus 2 tsp. olive oil, divided, plus more for drizzling
2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.)
2 tsp. minced fresh ginger
1 tsp. sweet curry powder
2 English cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and coarsely chopped
1/2 cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt
1/2 cup low-fat sour cream
4 Tbs. chopped fresh mint, divided
4 Tbs. chopped fresh parsley, divided, plus leaves or sprigs for garnish
2 tsp. lemon juice, or more, if necessary, divided
1 tsp. grated lemon zest, divided
1 cup cooked and cooled quinoa

1
Heat 2 Tbs.
2
oil in small skillet over medium-low heat.
3
Add garlic and ginger; saute 1 minute, or until slightly softened.
4
Add curry powder, and saute 15 to 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
5
Remove from heat.
6
Blend cucumbers, yogurt, sour cream, 3 Tbs.
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mint, 3 Tbs.
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parsley, 1 tsp.
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lemon juice, 1/2 tsp.
10
lemon zest, and curry-garlic mixture in blender on high speed until smooth.
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Refrigerate 2 hours, or until completely chilled.
12
Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
13
Combine quinoa, remaining 2 tsp.
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oil, and remaining 1 Tbs.
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mint, 1 Tbs.
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parsley, 1 tsp.
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lemon juice, and 1/2 tsp.
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lemon zest in small bowl.
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Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
20
Ladle soup into shallow bowls.
21
Spoon 1/4 cup quinoa into middle of each bowl.
22
Garnish with parsley leaves, and drizzle lightly with oil.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tbs. plus 2 tsp. olive oil, divided, plus more for drizzling, 2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.), 2 tsp. minced fresh ginger, 1 tsp. sweet curry powder, and more.

Yes, Chilled Curried Cucumber Soup with Lemon-Mint Quinoa 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 Curried Cucumber Soup with Lemon-Mint Quinoa

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