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

Faras John
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I'm not a huge fan of cucumber soup, but this recipe was really good. The flavors were well-balanced and the soup was very refreshing.


Apon Islam
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This soup is delicious! I made it for my family and everyone loved it. The flavors were perfect and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


SOLOMON LUCAS
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that it's made with simple ingredients that I can find at my local grocery store.


Pay Paypay
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This soup is perfect for a summer meal. It's light and refreshing, and it's packed with flavor. I love that it's made with simple ingredients that I can find at my local grocery store.


Monir Mahmud
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! This soup is delicious and it's so easy to make. I've already made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Jacob Anderson
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This soup is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful, and it's perfect for a cold winter day. I love that it's made with simple ingredients that I always have on hand.


Keegan Schultz
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I was looking for a light and refreshing soup recipe and this one fit the bill perfectly. The soup was very easy to make and the flavors were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


kecha emmanuel
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This soup is easy to make and very flavorful. I added a little bit of extra dill and it was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Andi Jackson
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I love this soup! It's so light and refreshing, and it's perfect for a summer meal. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Sherry Smith
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This soup was a hit at my party! I made a double batch and it was all gone by the end of the night. Everyone raved about how delicious it was.


Hassan Gulamrasool
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I'm not a huge fan of cucumber soup, but this recipe was really good. The flavors were well-balanced and the soup was very refreshing.


rachael valentina
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This soup was delicious! I made it for my family and everyone loved it. The flavors were perfect and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.