Best 4 Cucumber And Chive Soup With Lemon And Dill Recipes

COOL CUCUMBER AND DILL SOUP

Steps:

• Process the cucumbers in a food processor until smooth. Add the remaining ingredients and pulse to combine.
• Chill the soup in the refrigerator until cold, about 1 hour.
• Divide among 4 chilled soup bowls and garnish with the chopped cucumber.

CHILLED CUCUMBER-DILL SOUP

Steps:

• Set 1/4 cup of cubed cucumber aside.
• Place remaining cucumbers, 1/4 cup onion, 1/4 cup celery, 1/4 cup carrots, jalapeno peppers, Greek yogurt, sour cream, sugar, garlic powder, dill, salt, and pepper into the bowl of an 8-cup electric blender or food processor and pulse until all ingredients are just blended.
• Pour into a large bowl and stir in reserved 1/4 cup cucumber and remaining onion, celery, and carrots to add a little crunch to an otherwise creamy mixture. Taste for salt and pepper, adding more if desired.
• Place into the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.

CUCUMBER AND CHIVE SOUP WITH LEMON AND DILL

Steps:

• Peel and halve lengthwise the cucumbers.
• Scoop out the seeds with a spoon.
• Finely chop cucumbers and drain in a colander; squeeze out any excess liquid.
• In a large bowl, stir together cucumbers with the next six ingredients until blended; puree with stick blender ( or put it all in a blender).
• Refrigerate until serving time.
• Serve in glass bowls with a dollop of yogurt and a sprinkle of chopped chives and parsley.

CHILLED CUCUMBER SOUP WITH SMOKED SALMON AND DILL

Steps:

• Melt butter in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Add cucumbers and potato; stir 1 minute. Add broth, dill sprigs, and 1 teaspoon salt. Increase heat and bring to simmer. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer until cucumbers and potato are tender, stirring occasionally, about 25 minutes. Working in batches, puree soup in processor until smooth. Return to pot. Cool 15 minutes. Whisk in 1/2 cup crème fraîche and 4 tablespoons minced dill. Cover and chill until cold, about 4 hours. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.) Taste soup, adding more salt if desired. Ladle soup into 6 bowls. Place dollop of crème fraîche in center of each bowl; sprinkle with smoked salmon and remaining 2 tablespoons minced dill.