ASIAN-STYLE CUCUMBER SOUP

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Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     easy, quick, soups and stews, appetizer, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 medium cucumbers
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice or white wine vinegar
1 small chili, stemmed, seeded and minced, or 1/4 teaspoon cayenne, or to taste
2 teaspoons sugar
3 cups chicken stock, chilled
1/2 cup minced scallions, both white and green parts
1 cup chopped watercress or arugula (optional)
1 cup roughly chopped cilantro, mint, Thai basil or a combination

Steps:

  • Peel cucumbers, then cut them in half lengthwise. Scoop out seeds. Slice cucumbers as thinly as possible (a mandoline is ideal for this). Mix them in a bowl with soy sauce, vinegar, chili and sugar, then refrigerate for about 20 minutes.
  • Add stock, scallions, watercress or arugula if you like, and stir. Taste and adjust seasoning. Just before serving, garnish with herb or herbs of your choice.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 107, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 922 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams

SNOWZ RW
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This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also very flavorful and satisfying. I highly recommend it.


Tave
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This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also very flavorful and satisfying. I highly recommend it.


Christina Faulkner
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This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also very flavorful and satisfying. I highly recommend it.


Tina West
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I'm always looking for new and healthy soup recipes, and this one fits the bill perfectly. It's packed with vegetables and has a light, refreshing flavor. I'll definitely be making this soup again.


Amar S M media
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover cucumbers. I had a few cucumbers that were starting to get a little soft, so I decided to try this recipe. The soup was delicious and I'm so glad I didn't let the cucumbers go to waste.


Rasheed mostafa
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I'm not a big fan of cucumbers, but this soup was surprisingly delicious. The cucumber flavor was subtle and refreshing, and the broth was light and flavorful.


de geliano maxmous
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's quick and easy to make, and the results are delicious. I especially appreciate that the soup is light and refreshing, making it perfect for a summer meal.


Dagi tube
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This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also very flavorful and satisfying. I highly recommend it.


Manatu Asi
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I'm always looking for new and healthy soup recipes, and this one fits the bill perfectly. It's packed with vegetables and has a light, refreshing flavor. I'll definitely be making this soup again.


The_man
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This soup is a great way to cool down on a hot summer day. It's also very easy to make, which is a bonus. I will definitely be making this soup again.


judd gallagher
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I love Asian-style soups, and this one is no exception. The cucumber adds a unique flavor and texture that I really enjoy. I also appreciate that the soup is relatively low in calories and fat.


Malik siddique Awan awan
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I'm not a big fan of cucumbers, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I'm so glad I did! The soup was surprisingly delicious. The cucumber flavor was subtle and refreshing, and the broth was light and flavorful.


King Rahul
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover cucumbers. I had a few cucumbers that were starting to get a little soft, so I decided to try this recipe. The soup was delicious and I'm so glad I didn't let the cucumbers go to waste.


Che Precious
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out perfectly. The broth was flavorful and the cucumber added a nice crunch. I served it with some crusty bread and it was a hit!


Venkateswara rao
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's quick and easy to make, and the results are delicious. I especially appreciate that the soup is light and refreshing, making it perfect for a summer meal.


Salma Selim
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This soup exceeded my expectations! The combination of flavors was perfect and the soup was so easy to make. I'll definitely be making this again.


Ummu Saad
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I'm always looking for new and exciting soup recipes, and this one certainly fits the bill. The Asian-inspired flavors are wonderfully balanced and the soup is incredibly refreshing. I'll definitely be adding this to my regular rotation of recipes.


pro VIpPeR rSa
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This soup was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the fact that it was so light and refreshing. I will definitely be making this soup again soon.


Pascalina Chewe
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I had the pleasure of trying this cucumber soup at a local Asian restaurant and was blown away by its simplicity and elegance. The broth was so flavorful and light, and the cucumber added a wonderful crispness. I will definitely be trying to recreate


Mulamuzi Robert
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This Asian-style cucumber soup was a delightful surprise! The flavors were incredibly refreshing and balanced, with a hint of spice that really brought the dish together. I especially loved the addition of the rice noodles, which added a lovely textu