Minty Cucumber Soup
Yield
8 servingsPrep
15 minCook
0 minReady
3 hrsLow Fat, Low Cholesterol, Trans-fat Free
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | small |
cucumbers
peeled, halved, seeded |
|
| 1 | each |
garlic cloves
minced |
|
| 2 | cups |
chicken broth
|
|
| 3 | cups |
yogurt, low-fat
plain |
|
| 2 | teaspoons |
salt
|
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
white pepper
|
|
| 1 ¼ | cups |
mint leaves
fresh |
*
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
lemon juice
|
|
| 3 | each |
radishes
finely |
|
| 6 | each |
mint sprigs
|
* |
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | small |
cucumbers
peeled, halved, seeded |
|
| 1 | each |
garlic cloves
minced |
|
| 473 | ml |
chicken broth
|
|
| 7.1E+2 | ml |
yogurt, low-fat
plain |
|
| 1E+1 | ml |
salt
|
|
| 5 | ml |
white pepper
|
|
| 296 | ml |
mint leaves
fresh |
*
|
| 5 | ml |
lemon juice
|
|
| 3 | each |
radishes
finely |
|
| 6 | each |
mint sprigs
|
* |
Directions
Cut 6 of the cucumbers into 1 inch pieces.
Cut the remaining cucumber into ¼ inch dice and reserve.
Combine 6 cucumbers and garlic in food processor and process for 30 seconds.
Add next 6 ingredients and process until smooth.
Pass mixture through food mill or fine mesh strainer into a mixing bowl.
Chill, covered, for 3 hours.
To serve, ladle into individual bowls. Garnish with radishes, reserved cucumber, and a sprig of mint.
