Cool Cucumber Soup Recipe

Name: Cool Cucumber Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 14 -ounce English (seedless) cucumbers; 1/2 clove garlic, minced; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 small scallion, trimmed and chopped; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 cup creme fraiche; 1 teaspoon minced fresh mint; 1 teaspoon minced fresh dill; 1 teaspoon minced flat-leaf parsley; Large pinch cayenne pepper; Freshly squeezed lemon juice, optional; Sliced cucumbers and scallions, for garnish

Servings: persons

2 14 -ounce English (seedless) cucumbers
1/2 clove garlic, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 small scallion, trimmed and chopped
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup creme fraiche
1 teaspoon minced fresh mint
1 teaspoon minced fresh dill
1 teaspoon minced flat-leaf parsley
Large pinch cayenne pepper
Freshly squeezed lemon juice, optional
Sliced cucumbers and scallions, for garnish

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Peel cucumbers, trim ends, and cut in half lengthwise.
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Scrape out centers and coarsely chop.
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Crush garlic and 1/4 teaspoon salt into a paste with flat side of a chef's knife.
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Combine cucumber, scallion, garlic, 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, buttermilk, and creme fraiche in a blender and process until completely smooth.
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Add half of each herb and all of cayenne.
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Pulse to combine.
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Transfer soup to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, about 1 hour.
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Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and lemon, if desired.
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Divide among 4 soup bowls; garnish with sliced cucumber, scallion and the remaining herbs.
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Calories: 100
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Total Fat: 5 grams
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Saturated Fat: 3 grams
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Total Carbohydrate: 9 grams
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Protein: 5 grams
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Sodium: 180 milligrams
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Cholesterol: 20 milligrams
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Fiber: 2 gram

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 -ounce English (seedless) cucumbers, 1/2 clove garlic, minced, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, 1 small scallion, trimmed and chopped, and more.

Yes, Cool 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 Cucumber Soup

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