Cool Cucumber Soup

Cucumber Soup Recipe
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1 Review
This cool and inviting creamy soup is made with cucumbers and green onions pureed in a blender.
20 min
Prep Time
20 min
Total Time
4 (1-cup) servings

Ingredients

Soup

2 cups
buttermilk, *
1/2 cup
sour cream
1 pound (2 medium)
cucumbers, peeled, seeded, coarsely chopped
5
green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons
chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon
chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon
lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon
salt

Garnish

Lemon slices
Fresh dill sprigs

Directions

  1. Combine all soup ingredients in large bowl; mix well.
  2. Place half of mixture into 5-cup blender container. Cover; blend until smooth (2 to 3 minutes). Pour into large bowl; repeat with remaining mixture. Cover; refrigerate until thoroughly chilled (1 to 2 hours).
  3. Garnish each serving with lemon slices and fresh dill sprigs.

Recipe Tips

Refrigerate overnight to enhance flavors.

Nutrition Facts (1 serving)

Calories
140
Cholesterol
25mg
Carbohydrates
13g
Protein
6g
Fat
7g
Sodium
590mg
Dietary Fiber
<1g

Recipe Comments and Reviews

Rating

Hi Carol, thanks for the comments! Unfortunately, we wouldn't recommend freezing this soup. With the addition of sour cream and buttermilk, it could separate when freezing and thawing.

Posted August 31, 2015 by mallory

Rating

I love this soup! It is wonderful as an appetizer! I was planning on company for dinner & made a double batch! Can this soup be frozen and it so for how long?

Posted August 26, 2015 by carol

Test Kitchen Comment
From: mallory
Hi Carol, thanks for the comments! Unfortunately, we wouldn't recommend freezing this soup. With the addition of sour cream and buttermilk, it could separate when freezing and thawing.
Posted August 31, 2015

Rating

easy to make and yummy to eat. made it for a ladies luncheon and they all asked for the recipe.

Posted August 21, 2009 by Sandy

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