Cucumber-Dill Soup

Ingredients

• 2 cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and coarsely chopped
• 1 green onion, coarsely chopped
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 (16-ounce) container sour cream*
• 1 cup half-and-half*
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh dill
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon hot sauce
• Garnish: fresh dill sprigs

Preparation

1. Process first 3 ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides. Pour into a large bowl; stir in sour cream and next 5 ingredients. Cover and chill 2 hours. Garnish soup, if desired.
2. * 1 (16-ounce) container light sour cream and 1 cup fat-free half and half may be substituted.