Cool As a Cucumber Soup Recipe

Name: Cool As a Cucumber Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 vidalia onion, coarsely chopped; 1 12 large cucumbers, peeled, seeded and sliced; 12 cucumber, finely chopped (reserve); 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons flour; 2 cups water; 1 ½ teaspoons chicken bouillon granules; ½ teaspoon lemon juice; 1 pinch dried red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon dried dill; 1 pint buttermilk; ¼ cup sour cream; salt & pepper; 2 tablespoons snipped chives

Servings: persons

1 vidalia onion, coarsely chopped
1 12 large cucumbers, peeled, seeded and sliced
12 cucumber, finely chopped (reserve)
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups water
1 ½ teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
½ teaspoon lemon juice
1 pinch dried red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon dried dill
1 pint buttermilk
¼ cup sour cream
salt & pepper
2 tablespoons snipped chives

1
Saute onion and sliced cucumber in olive oil until onion is transparent.
2
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
3
Add water, chicken base, pepper flakes and garlic.
4
Bring to a boil.
5
In a small pan, melt butter then blend in flour.
6
Add to cucumber mixture, simmer 30 minutes.
7
Process soup in blender until smooth.
8
Stir in buttermilk, lemon juice, dill, reserved chopped cucumber, sour cream and chives.
9
Cool soup completely, adjust seasonings and thin with half & half or milk if needed.
10
Serve cold.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 vidalia onion, coarsely chopped, 1 12 large cucumbers, peeled, seeded and sliced, 12 cucumber, finely chopped (reserve), 1 teaspoon minced garlic, and more.

Yes, Cool As a Cucumber Soup 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.

Cool As a Cucumber Soup

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