CUCUMBER SOUP WITH SOY AND SCALLIONS

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For hot days, you can't beat this take on cucumber soup, which blows away the "classic" dairy-based version.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     easy, quick, soups and stews, appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 medium cucumbers
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice-wine or white-wine vinegar
1 small chile, stemmed, seeded and minced, or 1/4 teaspoon cayenne, or to taste
2 teaspoons sugar
3 cups chicken stock, chilled
1/2 cup minced scallions, both whiteand green parts
1 cup chopped watercress or arugula (optional)
1 cup roughly chopped cilantro, mint, Thai basil or a combination

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 large bowl with soy sauce, vinegar, chile and sugar, then refrigerate for about 20 minutes.
  • Add stock, scallions, watercress or arugula if you like, and stir. Taste, and adjust seasoning. Just before serving, garnish with herb or herbs of your choice.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 107, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 922 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams

Comfort Larry
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover cucumbers.


Yasir Bacha
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I love how easy this soup is to make. It's perfect for a busy weeknight meal.


yazan abo akel
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This is one of the best cucumber soups I've ever had. It's so flavorful and refreshing.


Ali Shehroz
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I'm definitely going to be making this soup again!


sagar rana
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This soup is a great way to sneak some extra vegetables into your diet.


Nabiteeko Stella
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I love the way this soup looks! It's so bright and colorful.


ashok kushwaha
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I'm not a big fan of cucumber soup, but I really enjoyed this recipe. It's very flavorful and refreshing.


Charlotte Jo
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This soup is a great make-ahead meal. I made it on the weekend and it was even better the next day.


Shad aM
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a great way to use up extra cucumbers and it's also very healthy.


Zia Murtaza
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I made this soup for lunch today and it was perfect. It's light and refreshing, and it has a nice balance of flavors.


Roem anne Andea
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This soup is absolutely delicious! I love the combination of cucumber, soy sauce, and scallions.


Sabita I Nepali
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I'm always looking for new and interesting soup recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's unique and delicious!


Amanuel Hakim
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This soup is a great way to cool down on a hot day. It's also very healthy and nutritious.


titin valencia
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I love the simplicity of this soup. It's made with just a few ingredients, but it's so flavorful.


Ratri Islam
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This is my new favorite summer soup. It's so light and refreshing, and it's packed with flavor.


all about you
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I made this soup for a party and it was a hit! Everyone raved about the flavor.


Qudsia Rathore
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My family loved this soup! It's a great way to use up extra cucumbers from the garden.


Abena Adugyama
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This soup is so easy to make and it's perfect for a hot summer day. I love the pop of flavor from the scallions and sesame seeds.


lmfthree Brothers and I
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I'm not usually a fan of cucumber soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It's light and refreshing, with a subtle sweetness from the cucumbers.


Regina Mbomuwa
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This cucumber soup is a refreshing and flavorful summer dish. The soy sauce and scallions add a nice umami flavor.