COOL CUCUMBER SOUP

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Two 14 to 16 ounce English (seedless) cucumbers
1/2 clove garlic, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt plus more to taste
1 small scallion, trimmed and chopped
2 cups buttermilk or 1 cup milk plus 1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon minced fresh mint
1 teaspoon minced fresh dill
1 teaspoon minced flat-leaf parsley
Large pinch cayenne pepper plus more to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Freshly squeezed lemon juice, to taste (optional)

Steps:

  • Peel the cucumbers, trim the ends, cut in half lengthwise and scrape out the watery area where seeds would be. Coarsely chop. Crush the garlic and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt into a paste with the flat side of a chef's knife. Combine the cucumber, garlic, remaining salt, and the buttermilk in a blender and process until completely smooth. Add half of each of the herbs and the cayenne and pulse several times to combine. Transfer soup to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour or until thoroughly chilled. Before serving, season with salt, pepper, and lemon if desired. Divide among 4 soup bowls and sprinkle with the remaining herbs. Serve.
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Padam Saud
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This soup is so refreshing and flavorful. I love it!


Md Baset
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5 stars for this soup! It's the best cucumber soup I've ever had.


Khan baba Fan
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This soup is a keeper. I'll definitely be making it again and again.


Christian TLopez
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I highly recommend this soup. It's delicious and easy to make.


Mr Mosai
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This soup is a must-try for anyone who loves cucumbers.


David Sunday
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a new favorite in my house.


FF Advance
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This soup is a great way to cool down on a hot summer day.


Jocelyn Jocson
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I love the simplicity of this soup. It's made with just a few ingredients, but it's so flavorful.


Jackie Speaks
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This soup is so good! I've made it several times already and it's always a hit.


Costantin Iordan nicolaaie
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I made this soup for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it!


ahmed seid
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This soup is the perfect summer lunch. It's light and refreshing, and it's also really easy to make.


Osman Shakil
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I'm going to try making this soup with different herbs. I think it would be great with basil or mint.


Selvije Elezaj
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I love that this soup is so healthy. It's packed with nutrients and it's also low in calories.


Charlene Fransman
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover cucumbers. I always have a few cucumbers in my fridge and this is a great way to use them up.


saraiki poetry
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I used Greek yogurt in this soup and it was perfect. It gave the soup a nice thick and creamy texture.


JaNet Richey
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I added some chopped cucumber to the soup before serving and it was a great addition. It gave the soup a nice crunch.


SR Rodela Shakib
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I'll definitely be making it again.


Goody James
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I'm not a big fan of cucumber, but I really enjoyed this soup. It's light and refreshing, with a nice tang from the yogurt and dill.


Vaughn Mitch
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I made this soup for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Seka Juma
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This soup is so refreshing and flavorful! I love the combination of cucumber, yogurt, and dill. It's the perfect summer soup.