Simple Chilled Cucumber Soup
This simple chilled cucumber soup is so easy to make and delicious to eat. Light, refreshing, and did I mention simple?
Ingredients
- 2 large cucumbers peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped (about 3 cups)
- 2 scallion green onions coarsely chopped
- 1 - 2 jalapeño peppers seeded and minced (remember to check your heat factor by tasting just a small piece as jalapeño can be almost like a green bell pepper, to almost a Serrano pepper and you need to know before you throw them into the mix)
- 1 ½ cups non-fat Greek yogurt
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons finely diced fresh cucumber
- ½ of an avocado diced
- Fresh crab meat (totally optional)
Instructions
- Place the cucumber, scallion, jalapeño, and yogurt into the container of a blender or food processor. Process until smooth (If you don't have a great blender, you might want to put this through a fine sieve to get the smoothness you desire). Taste and adjust for salt and pepper.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour to allow the flavors to meld.
- When ready to serve; ladle into chilled bowls. Top with diced cucumbers, avocado, and crab meat, if using. Give it a squeeze of lemon and serve. Or use my fancy swirls.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gSodium: 344mgFiber: 2gCholesterol: 2mgCalories: 116kcalPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gFat: 4gProtein: 7gCarbohydrates: 14g
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