CUCUMBER GAZPACHO WITH MINT PASTE

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This is a great, refreshing soup on a hot day. It is made in minutes. You can also make parsley paste and serve it with the soup, just substitute parsley for mint. Serve with crusty bread or garlic bread.

Provided by Silke

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Gazpacho Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 large cucumbers, peeled and halved lengthwise
½ (16 ounce) container sour cream
1 pinch white sugar
1 pinch cayenne pepper
½ bunch fresh mint leaves
3 tablespoons olive oil, or more to taste
1 tablespoon chopped hazelnuts
½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
½ teaspoon lemon juice, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Scrape cucumber seeds into a fine mesh sieve and press out as much liquid as possible. Reserve liquid and roughly chop cucumbers.
  • Combine cucumbers and cucumber liquid in the bowl of a food processor; process until smooth.
  • Whisk cucumber puree and sour cream together in a bowl. Season with sugar and cayenne. Cover and refrigerate.
  • Mash together mint, olive oil, and hazelnuts in a mortar and pestle until a paste forms. Season with salt and lemon juice.
  • Divide gazpacho between individual bowls and place a spoonful of mint paste on top of each.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164.8 calories, Carbohydrate 5.7 g, Cholesterol 16.7 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 216 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

Ns Najim
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This gazpacho is the perfect soup for a hot summer day.


Onli Islam
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the perfect way to use up all those summer cucumbers.


jabbar owaisi
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This gazpacho is so flavorful and refreshing. I can't wait to make it again.


Ram Prasad Tharu
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I love how easy this gazpacho is to make. It's the perfect weeknight meal.


Sam Goyo
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This gazpacho is the perfect soup for a hot summer day.


Sumayya Steward
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I love the color of this gazpacho. It's so vibrant and beautiful.


Nitai Shabita
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This gazpacho is so healthy and refreshing. It's the perfect way to start your day.


Sn Sagor
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I made this gazpacho for a picnic and it was a huge hit. It's the perfect portable soup.


lalkhan buriro
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This gazpacho is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Azad Mia
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I love how versatile this gazpacho is. I've added different vegetables and herbs to it, and it's always delicious.


ms sona
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This gazpacho is the perfect way to use up all those summer cucumbers.


Syed Asmat Pechi
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I'm not usually a fan of gazpacho, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and refreshing.


Ch MASOOD
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This gazpacho is so easy to make. I love that I can just throw all the ingredients in a blender and have a delicious soup in minutes.


Ikeem Johnson
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I love the unique flavor of this gazpacho. The mint paste really makes it special.


Amrita Pangali
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This gazpacho is perfect for a hot summer day. It's so cooling and refreshing.


Moses Kerkula
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I love this gazpacho! It's so light and refreshing, and the mint paste adds a really nice flavor.


ZZ Army YT
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This gazpacho was easy to make and so delicious! I will definitely be making it again.


MR LUCKY KHAN
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I made this gazpacho for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and how refreshing it was.


SOBAT
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This gazpacho was so refreshing and flavorful! I loved the combination of the cucumber, mint, and yogurt. It was the perfect summer soup.