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

Amuwa Joshua
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover cucumbers. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Maxamed Haashim
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I love the creamy texture of this soup. It's also very flavorful and refreshing.


traphousekitchen2
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This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also a great way to use up leftover cucumbers.


Omar Johnson
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's made with just a few ingredients, and it's so easy to make.


moskan singa
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This soup is a great way to cool down on a hot summer day. It's also very healthy and refreshing.


Cassy Jantzen
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a great way to use up leftover cucumbers. The soup is delicious and refreshing.


Victor Wachira
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This soup is amazing! The flavors are so well-balanced. I will definitely be making it again.


Yash Tag
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I love this soup! It's so light and refreshing. It's the perfect meal for a hot summer day.


Chelsea Flitney
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This soup is the perfect way to use up leftover cucumbers. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Raihan Rayhan
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I was really impressed with this soup. It's so flavorful and refreshing. I love that it's made with healthy ingredients.


Mohammed 09 Albusaidi
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This soup is absolutely delicious! I love the combination of cucumber, yogurt, and dill. It's the perfect soup for a hot summer day.


Bhogendra Yadav
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I'm always looking for new and interesting soup recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The cucumber soup was a hit with my family, and I'm sure it will be a favorite for years to come.


optimisticrealism x
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This soup is so good! I love the creamy texture and the fresh flavor of the cucumbers. I served it with a side of crusty bread, and it was the perfect meal.


Kara Walmsley
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The soup was absolutely delicious. I will definitely be making it again.


Art Craft
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This soup is the perfect summer meal. It's light, refreshing, and healthy. I love that it's made with simple, everyday ingredients that I always have on hand.


Allyson Medina
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I like to add a little bit of extra garlic and lemon juice to give it a bit more flavor.


ben pol254
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This cucumber soup was a refreshing and flavorful dish! The combination of cucumber, yogurt, and dill was perfect, and the soup was just the right consistency. I served it chilled, and it was a hit with my guests.