Best 20 How To Make Cucumber Soup Recipes

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Cucumber soup is a refreshing and light soup, perfect for a summer meal. It is made with fresh cucumbers, yogurt, and dill, and can be served cold or hot. This soup is also a good source of vitamins and minerals, making it a healthy choice for a meal. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, cucumber soup is a great option for busy cooks or those looking for a quick and easy meal.

Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!

CUCUMBER SOUP



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In Baltimore, Maryland, Beverly Sprague dresses up this milk soup with a colorful selection of savory garnishes. A topping of crunchy almonds contrasts nicely with this smooth soup.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 medium cucumbers
3 cups chicken broth
3 cups sour cream
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 teaspoons salt, optional
1 garlic clove, minced
TOPPINGS:
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
3/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Peel cucumbers; halve lengthwise and remove seeds. Cut into chunks. In a blender, cover and puree cucumbers and broth in small batches. , Transfer to a large bowl; stir in the sour cream, vinegar, salt if desired and garlic until well blended. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Stir before serving. Garnish with tomatoes, almonds, onions and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 239mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CUCUMBER SOUP I



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This puree can be served either hot or cold. Garnish with sliced cucumber and chopped parsley. Try substituting dill for the tarragon, if you like.

Provided by Richard

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cucumbers
2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion
2 tablespoons margarine
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
4 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon farina
salt to taste
⅛ tablespoon dried tarragon
½ cup sour cream
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Peel, seed, and chop 2 cucumbers.
  • Cook the chopped scallions in the margarine until soft. Add the chopped cucumbers and the wine vinegar. Pour in the broth, and stir in the farina. Salt to taste, and add tarragon. Let the soup simmer for 20 minutes, or until the cucumbers are soft.
  • Put the soup into a blender, and puree it.
  • Pour the puree into a bowl, and whisk in the sour cream. Taste the soup for seasoning. Pour the soup into bowls, and garnish with cucumber slices and chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116.5 calories, Carbohydrate 5.6 g, Cholesterol 8.4 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 563.4 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

COLD CUCUMBER SOUP



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Cold and refreshing, cucumber soup is a great recipe for a hot summer day and couldn't be easier to prepare. It takes only 10 minutes from start to finish and requires no cooking!

Provided by Elise Bauer

Categories     Soup     Make-ahead     Quick and Easy

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 large cucumbers (about 1 1/2 pounds total)
2 tablespoons chopped onion (white, red, or green)
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Pinch black pepper

Steps:

  • Prep the cucumbers, onion, and dill: Peel, seed, and roughly chop the cucumbers. Chop the onion and dill.
  • Blend: Put all of the ingredients into a blender and pulse until completely smooth. Adjust seasonings to taste. Add more salt and pepper if needed. At this point you can make ahead and chill.
  • Chill the soup: Chill in a container in the refrigerator until cold.
  • Serve: Pour into bowls and garnish with a drizzle of olive oil and a feather of dill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 223 mg, Sugar 5 g, Fat 7 g, ServingSize Makes 3 to 4 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

HOT CUCUMBER SOUP



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My friend Liza, who works for my parent company, just emailed me this recipe. Liza likes to surf Zaar for recipes, but hasn't joined as a member yet. She's letting me post her recipe (which sounds really yummy). Hopefully, she'll post some of her own soon!

Provided by Mirj2338

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

500 g cucumbers
2 tablespoons margarine or 2 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, chopped
4 tablespoons flour
4 cups stock
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup cream

Steps:

  • As per the recipe: Peel and slice the cucumbers.
  • Melt the butter/marg in large saucepan and saute the onion until transparent.
  • Stir in the flour.
  • Add the stock and bring to a boil.
  • Add the sliced cucumber and cook until tender.
  • Puree in electric blender.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper and stir in lemon juice.
  • Just before serving, mix in the cream.
  • What Liza does: I use alot more cucumbers, maybe+- 800/900g and add a touch more water to the stock amount.
  • I use more onions, approx.
  • 2 med-large.
  • Don't use more lemon juice as it changes the taste of the soup.
  • Once the soup is cooked (ie. the cucumbers are tender), puree the soup: and options: can either leave the soup as it is; or put in one tub of sour cream; or don't put sour cream in the pot and only serve with sour cream as garnish.
  • It's yummy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134.5, Fat 10.1, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 22.1, Sodium 53.6, Carbohydrate 10.4, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 2.6, Protein 1.8

COOL CUCUMBER SOUP



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Two 14 to 16 ounce English (seedless) cucumbers
1/2 clove garlic, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt plus more to taste
1 small scallion, trimmed and chopped
2 cups buttermilk or 1 cup milk plus 1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon minced fresh mint
1 teaspoon minced fresh dill
1 teaspoon minced flat-leaf parsley
Large pinch cayenne pepper plus more to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Freshly squeezed lemon juice, to taste (optional)

Steps:

  • Peel the cucumbers, trim the ends, cut in half lengthwise and scrape out the watery area where seeds would be. Coarsely chop. Crush the garlic and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt into a paste with the flat side of a chef's knife. Combine the cucumber, garlic, remaining salt, and the buttermilk in a blender and process until completely smooth. Add half of each of the herbs and the cayenne and pulse several times to combine. Transfer soup to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour or until thoroughly chilled. Before serving, season with salt, pepper, and lemon if desired. Divide among 4 soup bowls and sprinkle with the remaining herbs. Serve.
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SIMPLE CUCUMBER SOUP



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The most simple yet one of the best soups I had so far. A simplified version of my mum's cucumber soup. No need for salt, pepper, or seasonings, just a good vegetable broth. I like to have it with a good slice of toasted bread and some good cheese.

Provided by virgi

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon butter, or more to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small yellow onion, chopped
1 large clove garlic, minced
2 large English cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced
2 small zucchinis, peeled and thinly sliced
3 cups vegetable broth

Steps:

  • Melt butter with the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic in the butter mixture until tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Add cucumber and zucchini slices; cook and stir until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour vegetable broth over the mixture; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and let simmer until the vegetables are cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from heat and cool a few minutes.
  • Pour soup into a blender no more than half full. Cover and hold lid in place with a towel; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend. Puree in batches until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.5 calories, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 500.2 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

COOL CUCUMBER SOUP



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Provided by Ellie Krieger

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings, serving size: 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups plain nonfat yogurt
1 English cucumber (about 1 pound), cut into chunks
1 scallion, white and green parts, coarsely chopped (about 1/4 cup)
3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, plus sprigs for garnish
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 medium tomato (about 5 ounces), seeded and diced
2 teaspoons olive oil

Steps:

  • In a blender, combine the yogurt, cucumber, scallion and dill. Pulse until pureed. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Ladle into individual bowls. Top each serving with 2 tablespoons of diced tomato, drizzle with 1/2 teaspoon of olive oil and garnish with a dill sprig.
  • Excellent source of: Protein, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Calcium
  • Good source of: Vitamin K.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130 calorie, Fat 2.5 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Cholesterol 5 milligrams, Sodium 140 milligrams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 11 grams

CHILLED CREAMY CUCUMBER SOUP



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cucumbers
2 cups of plain yogurt
1 clove garlic, minced
2 teaspoons honey
1 lemon
Fresh or dried dill, to taste
Water
Salt
Pepper

Steps:

  • Peel cucumber and remove seeds. Grate to yield 3 cups. In food processor combine cucumbers, yogurt, garlic, honey and a squirt of lemon. Snip in dill. Process until smooth. Slowly add water until creamy. Season with salt and pepper and continue processing. Pour into a bowl. Chill. Serve.

COOL CUCUMBER SOUP



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 14-ounce English (seedless) cucumbers
1/2 clove garlic, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
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
Sliced cucumbers and scallions, for garnish

Steps:

  • 1. Peel cucumbers, trim ends, and cut in half lengthwise. Scrape out centers and coarsely chop. Crush garlic and 1/4 teaspoon salt into a paste with flat side of a chef's knife. Combine cucumber, scallion, garlic, 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, buttermilk, and creme fraiche in a blender and process until completely smooth. Add half of each herb and all of cayenne. Pulse to combine.
  • 2. Transfer soup to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, about 1 hour. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and lemon, if desired. Divide among 4 soup bowls; garnish with sliced cucumber, scallion and the remaining herbs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Fat 5 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 20 milligrams, Sodium 180 milligrams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 5 grams

COOL CUCUMBER SOUP



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Two 14 to 16 ounce English (seedless) cucumbers
1/2 clove garlic, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt plus more to taste
1 small scallion, trimmed and chopped
2 cups buttermilk or 1 cup milk plus 1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon minced fresh mint
1 teaspoon minced fresh dill
1 teaspoon minced flat-leaf parsley
Large pinch cayenne pepper plus more to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Freshly squeezed lemon juice, to taste (optional)

Steps:

  • Peel the cucumbers, trim the ends, cut in half lengthwise and scrape out the watery area where seeds would be. Coarsely chop. Crush the garlic and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt to a paste with the side of a chef's knife. Combine the cucumber, garlic, remaining salt, and the buttermilk in a blender and process until completely smooth. Add half of each of the herbs and the cayenne and pulse several times to combine. Transfer soup to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour or until thoroughly chilled. Before serving, season with salt, pepper, and lemon if desired. Divide among 4 soup bowls and sprinkle with the remaining herbs. Serve.

EASY COLD CUCUMBER SOUP



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Easy cold soup for a hot day!

Provided by lreddy

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 large cucumbers - peeled, seeded, and diced
1 ⅓ cups sour cream
1 ⅓ cups plain yogurt
2 cups vegetable broth
1 clove garlic, minced
½ cup chopped fresh mint
½ cup chopped fresh dill

Steps:

  • Combine cucumber, sour cream, yogurt, vegetable broth, and garlic in a large bowl; blend together using an immersion blender until smooth. Blend in mint and dill. Refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.1 calories, Carbohydrate 15.7 g, Cholesterol 38.6 mg, Fat 17.9 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 333.1 mg, Sugar 7.4 g

COOL AS A CUCUMBER SOUP



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This chilled soup makes a wonderful appetizer or side on a hot summer day. Bright bursts of dill provide pleasant contrasts to the milder flavor of cucumber.-Deirdre Cox, Kansas City, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound cucumbers, peeled, seeded and sliced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups fat-free plain yogurt
1 green onion, coarsely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
4-1/2 teaspoons snipped fresh dill
Additional chopped green onion and snipped fresh dill

Steps:

  • In a colander set over a bowl, toss cucumbers with salt. Let stand for 30 minutes. Squeeze and pat dry., Place the cucumbers, yogurt, onion and garlic in a food processor; cover and process until smooth. Stir in dill. Serve immediately in chilled bowls. Garnish with additional onion and dill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 40 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 279mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

COLD CUCUMBER SOUP



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I love trying to duplicate restaurant dishes at home. Friends and family tell me they like the results!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 large cucumbers, peeled and seeded
1-1/4 cups sour cream
1 cup chicken broth
1 small onion, cut into wedges
4 sprigs fresh parsley, stems removed
2 sprigs fresh dill, stems removed or 1 teaspoon dill weed
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon salt, optional
1/4 teaspoon white pepper

Steps:

  • Cut cucumbers into large chunks; place in a blender with remaining ingredients. Puree; pour into a bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 126mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHILLED CUCUMBER SOUP



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"This is a wonderful way to use up all those cucumbers that seem to be ready at the same time," writes Shirley Kidd of New London, Minnesota. "I's so refreshing on hot summer days."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 medium cucumbers
2 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
2 green onions, chopped
Fresh dill, optional

Steps:

  • Cut 4 thin slices of cucumber; set aside for garnish. Peel and finely chop remaining cucumbers. In a large bowl, combine the buttermilk, sour cream, sugar, dill, salt, pepper, green onions and chopped cucumbers. , Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. Garnish with cucumber slices and, if desired, fresh dill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 445mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

COLD CUCUMBER SOUP



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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     soups and stews, appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup fine bulgur (see note)
1 cup warm water
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill, plus sprigs for garnish
3 large cucumbers, peeled, seeded and chopped coarse
2 cups plain nonfat yogurt
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Place the bulgur in a bowl, mix with the water and allow to soak 15 to 20 minutes, until softened.
  • While the bulgur soaks, place the onion and dill in a food processor and process until chopped fine.
  • Add the cucumbers to the food processor and process about 30 seconds to produce a thick puree. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in the yogurt.
  • Drain the bulgur well, pressing out any excess liquid. Add the bulgur to the cucumber mixture and season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Stir before serving and garnish each serving with a sprig of dill.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 113, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 676 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams

CUCUMBER SOUP II



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This is a cool, spicy and refreshing soup that pleases, even die hard cucumber haters. Garnish with fresh dill and parsley.

Provided by CJGT

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 29m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups cucumber - peeled, seeded and shredded
2 tablespoons grated onion
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of celery soup
2 cups cottage cheese
2 cups buttermilk
1 pinch seasoning salt

Steps:

  • Grate cucumber and onion, and strain out liquid.
  • In a blender, mix cream of celery soup, buttermilk, cucumber and onion mixture. Blend, add one cup of cottage cheese and blend again.
  • Since the blender may not hold all of the ingredients, pour half of blended mixture into a bowl. Add remaining cottage cheese and blend. Combine all soup into one bowl and stir in seasoning salt. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142.5 calories, Carbohydrate 10.9 g, Cholesterol 19.3 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 899.3 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

CUCUMBER SOUP



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The guests are hungry, and dinner's not yet on the table. You could set out a tray of cheese and crackers. But if surprise and delight drive your menu choices (keeping an eye, all the while, on simplicity and efficiency), there are other options, like this velvety cucumber soup.

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     easy, quick, soups and stews, appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 2 cups, 12 small servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cucumbers, peeled, seeded, chopped
1/2 ripe avocado, chopped
Juice of 1 lime
Salt
1 tablespoon avocado oil

Steps:

  • Purée cucumbers, avocado and lime juice in a food processor or blender. Transfer to a bowl. If you used a food processor, strain the mixture first. Stir in 1 cup cold water. Mixture should be pouring consistency. Season with salt.
  • Transfer to a container or pitcher and refrigerate until ready to serve. Pour into small cups or shot glasses. Drizzle a few drops of avocado oil on top of each. Set cups or glasses on a tray to serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 99, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 456 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

EURO-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 7

2 medium cucumbers
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups chicken stock, chilled
1 1/2 cups yogurt, preferably full-fat
2 shallots, peeled and minced, or about 1/4 cup minced red onion or scallion
1 cup chopped watercress (optional)
1 cup roughly chopped dill or mint

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 2 teaspoons salt and refrigerate for about 20 minutes.
  • Add stock, black pepper, yogurt, shallots and watercress if you like, and stir. Taste and adjust seasoning. Just before serving the soup, garnish with the herb of your choice.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 131, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 778 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams

DELIGHTFUL CUCUMBER SOUP



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Couldn't find a cucumber soup with exactly the flavors I wanted so I made up this one! It's a creamy and uniquely flavored cool cucumber soup. It is okay to have a choppy texture rather than perfectly smooth. Whichever consistency is your preference. Serve cold.

Provided by susanf

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

¼ cup buttermilk powder
1 cup water
2 standard cucumbers, chilled and cut into 2-inch chunks
1 large English cucumber, chilled and cut into 2-inch chunks
1 cup vanilla yogurt
¼ small shallot, chopped
½ lemon with rind, chilled and cut into four pieces
3 large mint leaves, torn
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon dried dill weed
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
½ teaspoon grated nutmeg

Steps:

  • Stir buttermilk powder and water together in a bowl until smooth; pour into the work bowl of a food processor. Add standard cucumbers, English cucumber, vanilla yogurt, shallot, lemon, mint, garlic, dill, cumin, and nutmeg to the bowl.
  • Pulse the food processor to begin chopping ingredients before leaving on to blend soup to your desired consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101.1 calories, Carbohydrate 19.7 g, Cholesterol 4.1 mg, Fat 1.5 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 58.3 mg, Sugar 12.1 g

CUCUMBER POTATO SOUP



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Served hot or cold, this soup never fails to delight the taste buds! It's simple to make, has a nice dill flavor and is a great way to use a few potatoes and a garden cucumber. It's one of my favorites. -Robert Breno Strongsville, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups water
1 medium cucumber, peeled, diced and seeded
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1 cup heavy whipping cream or 1 cup milk
1/2 cup milk
1 green onion, sliced
1 teaspoon dill weed or 1 tablespoon minced fresh dill
Additional salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook potatoes in salted water until very soft. Place sieve over a large bowl. Pour potatoes and liquid into sieve and force potatoes through. Return to saucepan. , Stir in cucumber, pepper, cream, milk and onion. Simmer gently for about 5 minutes or until cucumber is tender. Add dill, salt and pepper. Serve hot or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 631mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips

- Use fresh, firm cucumbers for the best flavor. Peel and seed them if desired, but leaving the skin on will add a bit of extra texture and nutrients. - For a creamier soup, use full-fat yogurt or sour cream. You can also add a bit of grated Parmesan cheese or crumbled feta cheese for extra flavor. - If you don't have any fresh herbs on hand, you can use a teaspoon of dried dill or mint instead. - Serve the soup chilled or at room temperature, garnished with fresh herbs, yogurt, or a drizzle of olive oil. - For a vegan version of the soup, use almond milk or coconut milk instead of yogurt or sour cream.

Conclusion

Cucumber soup is a refreshing and healthy soup that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its cool, creamy texture and bright flavor, cucumber soup is a delicious way to enjoy the summer's bounty of fresh cucumbers.

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