COOL CUCUMBER SOUP WITH A CUCUMBER-HERB RELISH

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Dairy

Yield Makes: 3 to 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 12

The Soup Base:
2 pounds cucumbers
1 cup buttermilk, whole-milk yogurt, sour cream, or a mixture
1/2 cup coarsely chopped herbs, including basil, dill, cilantro, and lovage
Sea salt and freshly ground pepper
Zest and juice of 2 lemons, or to taste
The Cucumber Relish:
2 tablespoons minced chives or scallions
1 tablespoon minced dill
2 tablespoons each finely chopped basil and cilantro
1 lovage leaf, finely slivered
2 teaspoons olive oil

Steps:

  • 1. Peel and seed the cucumber. Use one to make a cup of small dice and set it aside, then coarsely chop the rest. Puree in a blender or food processor with the buttermilk, chopped herbs, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the zest and juice from 1 lemon. Chill. 2. Just before serving, toss the reserved diced cucumber with the herbs, a few pinches of salt, the olive oil, and the remaining lemon juice and zest. 3. Taste the soup for salt, pepper, and acidity, adding more lemon juice if needed, then serve in chilled bowls with the cucumber-herb relish.

King oliver
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I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up fresh cucumbers, and it's a very healthy and refreshing soup.


Shawunjonaead Chanselor
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. I love the addition of the cucumber-herb relish, which gives it a nice fresh flavor.


Tressa Baucom
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I made this soup for my family last night, and they all loved it! It's a great way to use up fresh cucumbers, and it's a very healthy and refreshing soup.


Adrian Moore
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This soup is a great way to cool down on a hot summer day. It's also very healthy and refreshing. I love the addition of the cucumber-herb relish, which gives it a nice tangy flavor.


Jadejamahesh
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I was a bit skeptical about this soup at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! It's so delicious and refreshing, and the cucumber-herb relish is a great way to add some extra flavor.


Yetunde Osungbesan
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This soup is amazing! I love the fresh, summery flavor, and the cucumber-herb relish is a perfect addition. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Shehzad butt Shehzad
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I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up fresh cucumbers, and it's a very healthy and refreshing soup.


Paula Watson
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. I love the addition of the cucumber-herb relish, which gives it a nice fresh flavor.


Melanie Taylor
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I made this soup for my family last night, and they all loved it! It's a great way to use up fresh cucumbers, and it's a very healthy and refreshing soup.


Mdsaifuddin Miajee
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This soup is a great way to cool down on a hot summer day. It's also very healthy and refreshing. I love the addition of the cucumber-herb relish, which gives it a nice tangy flavor.


Harley Lalley
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I was a bit skeptical about this soup at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! It's so delicious and refreshing, and the cucumber-herb relish is a great way to add some extra flavor.


John Owen
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This soup is amazing! I love the fresh, summery flavor, and the cucumber-herb relish is a perfect addition. I will definitely be making this again and again.


parmesh kc
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I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a favorite. It's so light and refreshing, and the cucumber-herb relish is the perfect finishing touch.


Oscar Lynx
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's a great way to use up fresh cucumbers. I love the addition of the cucumber-herb relish, which gives the soup a nice tangy flavor.


Samsaam Ali
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I made this soup for a party last weekend, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique combination of flavors, and the soup was so refreshing on a hot summer day.


IQra Azeem
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This soup was so refreshing and delicious! I loved the combination of flavors, and the cucumber-herb relish really added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.