Cool as a Cucumber Soup
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 7
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 41.7
- Total Fat: 0.9 g
- Cholesterol: 3.2 mg
- Sodium: 204.3 mg
- Total Carbs: 5.3 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 3.2 g
View full nutritional breakdown of Cool as a Cucumber Soup calories by ingredient
Introduction
This chilled soup makes a wonderful appetizer or side on a hot summer day. Bright bursts of dill provide a pleasant contrast to the milder flavor of cucumber This chilled soup makes a wonderful appetizer or side on a hot summer day. Bright bursts of dill provide a pleasant contrast to the milder flavor of cucumberNumber of Servings: 7
Ingredients
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1 lb. cucumbers, peeled, seeded and sliced
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 cups low-fat plain yogurt
1 green onion, chopped (aka chives)
1 garlic clove, minced
4 1/2 tsp. snipped fresh dill
Additional chipped green onion and snipped fresh dill for garnish
Directions
Got this recipe out of my Taste of Home magazine.
1. Place cucumbers in a colander over a place; sprinkle with salt and toss. Let stand for 30 minutes. Discard liquid if there is any.
2. Rinse and drain well; pat dry. Plae the cucumber, yogurt, onion and garlic in a food processor; cover and process until smooth. Stir in dill.
3. Serve immediately in chilled bowls. Garnish with additional onion and dill.
Serving Size: 7 Servings
Number of Servings: 7
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SHERRIELYNN78.
1. Place cucumbers in a colander over a place; sprinkle with salt and toss. Let stand for 30 minutes. Discard liquid if there is any.
2. Rinse and drain well; pat dry. Plae the cucumber, yogurt, onion and garlic in a food processor; cover and process until smooth. Stir in dill.
3. Serve immediately in chilled bowls. Garnish with additional onion and dill.
Serving Size: 7 Servings
Number of Servings: 7
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SHERRIELYNN78.