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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xilliw m
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover cucumbers.


Galane Gedefa
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I love how easy this soup is to make. It's a great weeknight meal when I'm short on time.


destiny briffett
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. They'll love the creamy texture and the mild flavor.


Decent Hira
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I'm not a big fan of cucumbers, but this soup changed my mind! It's so creamy and flavorful, and the perfect way to cool down on a hot day.


Md Sojibkhan
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This soup is a great make-ahead meal. I like to make a big batch and then freeze it in individual containers for easy weekday meals.


Mr. Raju
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I love the addition of the fresh herbs and spices. They really give the soup a nice flavor boost.


Malia Sarkoh
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover cucumbers.


Rasivisivi Ratobatolu
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's a great summer staple.


SA Electrician
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This soup is the perfect way to cool down on a hot summer day.


Nomakhosi Ncube
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I love the creamy texture of this soup. It's so smooth and velvety.


Alodji Matthew
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Leslieann Samaroo
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I made this soup for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it, even the people who don't usually like cucumbers.


Tno Art
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I'm not a big fan of cucumbers, but I really enjoyed this soup. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are really well-balanced.


Blessing bih Doh
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This soup is a great make-ahead meal. I like to make a big batch on the weekend and then have it for lunch or dinner throughout the week.


Allan Jenny
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's only a few ingredients, but they come together to create a really delicious and satisfying soup.


noor rony
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This soup is a great way to use up extra cucumbers from the garden. It's also a really healthy and refreshing dish.


Hilal Abbas
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I've never had cucumber soup before, but this recipe has definitely changed my mind! It's so creamy and flavorful, and the perfect way to cool down on a hot day.


syed zami
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This cucumber soup is the perfect summer dish! It's light, refreshing, and flavorful. I love the addition of the fresh herbs and spices, which give it a really nice depth of flavor.