Simple Chilled Cucumber Soup
Simple Chilled Cucumber Soup is a refreshing and light dish perfect for hot summer days. Made with fresh cucumbers, yogurt, and a hint of dill, this soup offers a cool and creamy blend of flavors that's both satisfying and easy to prepare. Ideal as a starter or a light meal, it’s a delightful way to beat the heat and enjoy the crisp taste of summer.
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Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 5 cucumbers
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley chopped
- 6 scallions chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 4 cups buttermilk
- 1 pint plain yogurt
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel the cucumbers and cut them in half, scraping out the seeds. Sprink the cucumbers with salt and let them stand 30 minutes. Drain the excess water. If you are using English cucumbers, skip this step.5 cucumbers
- While the cucumbers are drying out a bit, chop the parsley, scallions, and dill. Once drained, chop the cucumbers coarsely. Put the cucumbers, lemon juice, buttermilk, and yogurt in the blender, and blend at high speed.1/4 cup lemon juice, 4 cups buttermilk, 1 pint plain yogurt
- Add the scallions, parsley, and dill. Season to taste with salt and pepper.1/2 cup fresh parsley, 6 scallions, 2 tablespoons fresh dill, Salt and pepper
- Chill well before serving.
Notes
- Season this with a little salt as the salty flavor gets stronger as it chills.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1serving
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