Curried Cucumber-Buttermilk Soup Recipe

Name: Curried Cucumber-Buttermilk Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tbs. vegetable oil; 4 scallions, minced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper; 1/2 tsp. ground coriander; 1/4 tsp. turmeric; 1/2 tsp. ground cumin; Freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1/2 cup flaked coconut; 2 medium-sized cucumbers, peeled, seeded and cubed; 1 tsp. salt; 1 cup plain low-fat yogurt; 1 1/2 cups buttermilk; 3 Tbs. chopped fresh coriander; 1/4 cup chutney for garnish; 1/4 cup chopped salted peanuts for garnish

Servings: persons

2 Tbs. vegetable oil
4 scallions, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
1/2 tsp. ground coriander
1/4 tsp. turmeric
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/2 cup flaked coconut
2 medium-sized cucumbers, peeled, seeded and cubed
1 tsp. salt
1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
3 Tbs. chopped fresh coriander
1/4 cup chutney for garnish
1/4 cup chopped salted peanuts for garnish

1
Heat oil in large soup pot over medium heat.
2
Add scallions, garlic and red bell pepper, and saute until very soft, about 5 minutes.
3
Stir in coriander, turmeric, cumin, pepper and coconut, and cook, stirring, until spices become fragrant, about 2 minutes.
4
Stir in cucumbers and salt, and cover.
5
Reduce heat to low, and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cucumbers wilted.
6
Remove from heat, and let cool.
7
Stir in yogurt, buttermilk and fresh coriander.
8
Cover, and refrigerate until completely cool.
9
To serve, ladle soup into four bowls, and top each with spoonful of chutney and sprinkling of peanuts.

1162

kcal

Calories

125

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 2 Tbs. vegetable oil, 4 scallions, minced, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper, and more.

Yes, Curried Cucumber-Buttermilk 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.

Curried Cucumber-Buttermilk Soup

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