Cucumber Soup Recipe
Ingredients
| Coarsely chopped cucumber | 4 Cup (64 tbs) (About Two 1-Pound Cucumbers) | |
| Salt | 1⁄2 Teaspoon | |
| Champagne vinegar | 1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs) | |
| 99% fat free chicken stock | 1 1⁄2 Cup (24 tbs) | |
| Dry vermouth | 1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs) | |
| White pepper | 1⁄4 Teaspoon | |
| Chopped dill weed | 3⁄4 Cup (12 tbs) (0.25 Cup Used For Garnishing) | |
| Plain non fat yogurt | 6 Tablespoon (For Garnishing) |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 56 Calories from Fat 2
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.28 g0.43%
Saturated Fat 0.02 g0.08%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0.33 mg0.11%
Sodium 310.5 mg12.9%
Total Carbohydrates 10 g3.2%
Dietary Fiber 2.1 g8.4%
Sugars 3.4 g
Protein 4 g7.8%
Vitamin A 7.4% Vitamin C 6.9%
Calcium 12% Iron 19.9%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
Set aside for about 30 minutes.
Rinse the cucumber under cold running water for about 1 minute, shake off the excess water, and pat dry.
Transfer to a food processor or blender, add the vinegar, and puree to a smooth consistency.
Combine the chicken stock, vermouth, and pepper in a medium saucepan.
Bring to a boil over medium heat.
Whisk in the cucumber puree and the chopped dill and cook for another 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Ladle into 6 soup bowls and garnish each serving with a dollop of yogurt and a sprinkling of fresh dill.
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