Cold Cucumber Soup

Name: Cold Cucumber Soup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 medium vidalia onion, diced; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 3 cucumbers, peeled,diced; 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 cup yogurt; 1 teaspoon dill, minced; salt & pepper; scallion, sliced finely

Submitted by Rita1652

"Garden cucumbers are calling to be used in this soup! Put it into a insulated thermas for picnics.Easy make ahead for outdoor parties. Cilantro is very good in this too."

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photo by Ambervim

Ready In:: 35mins
Ingredients:: 11
Serves:: 4

ingredients

1 medium vidalia onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cucumbers, peeled,diced
2 ¹⁄₂ cups vegetable broth
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon sugar
1 cup yogurt
1 teaspoon dill, minced
salt & pepper
Garnish
scallion, sliced finely

directions

Saute onion in hot oil 5 minutes over medium heat.
Add garlic and cucumber and cook 3 minutes more.
Add broth, lime juice, and sugar.
Boil.
Reduce heat and cover and cook for 20 minutes.
Cool for a few minutes.
Puree in a blender.
Add yogurt, dill, salt and pepper to taste.
Blend again.
Chill and serve in icy cold bowls.
Garnish with scallions.

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Reviews

I had never made a cooked cold cucumber soup before. It is very good. Used red onions and chicken stock as that was what I had. Very smooth soup. Flavorful!

Ambervim
Very good. Didn't bother sauteeing the vegs on such a hot day, just threw everything in the f.p. and buzzed it up, then let it sit overnight in the fridge. Thanks so much --this is a keeper.

sue parenio
Quick easy, and good. Made on the weekend and had it for lunch all week.

kvaleo
Very pleasant surprise. I made as written except used lemon juice as no limes in the house. I also tossed in a couple of Laughing Cow Lights. Very easy, fast, inexpensive and tasty. A real keeper.

Kasha
A great recipe for a hot day, this soup garnered rave reviews from my lunch guests today. Thank you -- this one is definitely a keeper!

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Tweaks

I used more garlic, I used 0% Greek Yoghurt, Chicken Stock (I find chicken stock to be a better flavour booster than vegetable stock) and I would put the dill in a bit at a time and taste it as you go along and flavour to taste. Dill can be overpowering for some and others will like more.

Joseph C.
I have made this recipe a number of times this summer! I have made this using chicken broth (which is all that I seem to have on hand) and have used sour cream instead of the yogurt. This past time, I wanted to use up sour cream but did not have enough, so I topped it off with whipping cream. I had fresh dill and that made a nice difference! This soup was appreciated by all!!! Kudos on a great find!!!

Abby Girl