CHILLED CUCUMBER, BASIL, AND MINT SOUP

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Flecks of herbs, a squeeze of lemon juice, and a dash of hot sauce add zing to the cool cucumber in this no-cook soup.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup fresh basil
1/2 cup fresh mint
1/4 cup sliced scallion
1 cup water
1 English cucumber, peeled, seeds removed, and chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce, such as Tabasco
Salt
Optional: Thin cucumber slices

Steps:

  • Puree sour cream, basil, mint, scallion, and water in a blender. Add cucumber. Pulse until just combined but still slightly chunky.
  • Stir in lemon juice and hot sauce, and season with salt. Chill soup at least 3 hours (soup is best served the same day). Top each serving with thin cucumber slices if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153 g, Fat 7 g, Protein 4 g

Angela Clark
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I followed the recipe exactly and my soup turned out terrible. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Uk Boy
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This soup is a bit too bland for my taste. I would add some more salt and pepper.


MD musarf Miah
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I made this soup for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it!


Roshan Lawati
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This soup is a great way to cool down on a hot summer day.


afranahmed shakil
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I'm not a big fan of cucumber soup, but this one is really good. The basil and mint add a lot of flavor.


Soomro Official
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This soup is delicious! I love the creamy texture and the subtle flavor of the basil and mint.


Samantha Noble
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up cucumbers from my garden.


Tina Stewart
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This soup is so easy to make. I had it ready in less than 30 minutes. I also love that it's a healthy soup. It's low in calories and fat.


Md Nrulla
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I made this soup for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the addition of the mint. It gave the soup a really nice flavor.


Sophiya Basnet
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This chilled cucumber-basil-mint soup is the perfect summer soup! It's light, refreshing, and flavorful. I love the combination of cucumber, basil, and mint.