Cucumber-Yogurt-Mint Soup
The combination of flavors in this chilled soup is a Mediterranean mainstay that shows up in soups, salads, and sauces.
Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 20 mins
Servings:
Makes 4 side-dish servings.
Ingredients
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1 large cucumber
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1 8-ounce carton plain low-fat yogurt
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1 tablespoon lime juice
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1 teaspoon honey
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1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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2 tablespoons milk (optional)
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1/3 cup snipped fresh mint
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Fresh mint sprigs
Directions
1.
Peel the cucumber, then cut in half lengthwise. Scoop out seeds and discard. Cut cucumber into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
2.
In a blender container or food processor combine cucumber, yogurt, lime juice, honey, cumin, and salt. Cover and blend or process until smooth. Blend in milk, if desired. Stir in snipped mint. Cover and chill 2 to 24 hours. Stir before serving. Garnish with fresh mint sprigs. Makes 4 side-dish servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 56, Total Fat 1 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, Sodium 176 mg, Carbohydrate 8 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 4%, Vitamin C 17%, Calcium 10%, Iron 11%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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