CUCUMBER SOUP I

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This puree can be served either hot or cold. Garnish with sliced cucumber and chopped parsley. Try substituting dill for the tarragon, if you like.

Provided by Richard

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

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cucumbers
2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion
2 tablespoons margarine
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
4 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon farina
salt to taste
⅛ tablespoon dried tarragon
½ cup sour cream
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Peel, seed, and chop 2 cucumbers.
  • Cook the chopped scallions in the margarine until soft. Add the chopped cucumbers and the wine vinegar. Pour in the broth, and stir in the farina. Salt to taste, and add tarragon. Let the soup simmer for 20 minutes, or until the cucumbers are soft.
  • Put the soup into a blender, and puree it.
  • Pour the puree into a bowl, and whisk in the sour cream. Taste the soup for seasoning. Pour the soup into bowls, and garnish with cucumber slices and chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116.5 calories, Carbohydrate 5.6 g, Cholesterol 8.4 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 563.4 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

M B
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I will definitely be making this soup again and again.


Jennifer Mcdonald
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This soup is simply delicious.


Tonya Merrell
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I would recommend this soup to anyone looking for a healthy and delicious recipe.


Cab
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This soup is a great way to sneak in some extra veggies for my kids.


Beg Bahadur Gjmer
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I love the creamy texture of this soup.


Ayan Abdirahman Ibrahim
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This soup is perfect for a hot summer day.


Slime Swervo
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a new favorite in our house.


Rabia Ishtiaq
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This soup is a must-try for cucumber lovers!


Shaun Gillespie
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I would definitely make this soup again.


Ellen's Arts
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Overall, I thought this was a good soup. It's a great way to use up leftover cucumbers.


AdAku Queen
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I thought the soup was a little too thick. I would have preferred it to be thinner.


Lucas Gudino
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This soup was a bit too bland for my taste.


shahbaz ashraf
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I made this soup for a party and everyone raved about it. It's definitely a keeper!


Ikram qasim
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My kids loved this soup! They especially liked the croutons.


Yasir Maqsood
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's perfect for a quick and healthy lunch.


Lalbhadar Ray
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I loved the combination of flavors and textures in this soup. The cucumber was cool and crisp, the yogurt was tangy and creamy, and the dill added a nice herbaceous note.


Arifhossanrubel Arifhossanrubel
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This cucumber soup was a refreshing and delicious way to use up my garden-fresh cucumbers.