Cucumber Soup

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Photo: Quentin Bacon
Prep Time
15 Mins
Yield
Makes 8 servings
By Sara Quessenberry
June 2007
RECIPE BY Real Simple

Ingredients

  • 5 cucumbers, peeled and seeded
  • 4 scallions
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro
  • 8 ounces sour cream
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 12-ounce jar store-bought salsa verde

Nutritional Information

  • Calories 85
  • Caloriesfromfat 53%
  • Fat 5g
  • Satfat 3g
  • Cholesterol 20mg
  • Sodium 525mg
  • Carbohydrate 5g
  • Fiber 1g
  • Sugars 4g
  • Protein 2g

How to Make It

Roughly chop the cucumbers and scallions, then place in the bowl of a food processor. Add the cilantro, sour cream, buttermilk, cayenne, and salt. Puree until smooth. Serve the soup chilled, with a bowl of the salsa verde on the side to spoon on top.

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Ratings & Reviews

WRodgers1's Review

AmyTich
July 28, 2013
The salsa verde adds a nice kick. Next time I'll probably try substituting yogurt for the sour cream

rstarrlemaitre's Review

rstarrlemaitre
July 27, 2011
Creamy and refreshing with a nice hint of spice.

AmyTich's Review

WRodgers1
September 22, 2009
Excellent flavor and texture. The salsa verde adds a wonderful spicy-ness to the soup.
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