ASIAN-STYLE CUCUMBER SOUP

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Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     easy, quick, soups and stews, appetizer, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 medium cucumbers
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice or white wine vinegar
1 small chili, 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 white and 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 bowl with soy sauce, vinegar, chili 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

Frank Anderson
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I would definitely recommend this soup to others.


Laky Akter
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This soup is a great way to cool down on a hot summer day.


Chris Mabaso
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I'm not a big fan of cucumbers, but I really enjoyed this soup. The flavors were well-balanced and the cucumber flavor was not overpowering.


Sanwar Husain
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This soup is perfect for a light lunch or dinner.


Bivuti Luitel
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I love the simplicity of this soup. It's made with just a few fresh ingredients, but the flavors really shine through.


Md. Younus Ali
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover cucumbers.


Miki Rybicki
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and always comes out delicious.


Inam ullah khan
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This soup is so healthy and nutritious. I feel good about feeding it to my family.


Prakaah Raj
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The cucumber flavor in this soup is subtle but refreshing. I love the addition of the mint.


srabon shordar
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I made this soup for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about it.


Kim Backus
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My kids loved this soup! They slurped it up in no time.


bilawal kutchhi
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I wasn't sure what to expect with this soup, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's so flavorful and unique.


Yasir khan Shoro
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This soup is so refreshing and perfect for a hot summer day.


Juan Carlos Oliveira
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I love how easy this soup is to make. I was able to throw it together in no time, and it was still delicious.


md Taher
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This soup was a hit with my family! The flavors were so fresh and clean, and the cucumbers were perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.