Cold Cucumber Soup

Name: Cold Cucumber Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 2 large English cucumbers, chopped; 1/2 cup crème fraîche; 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped; 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tsp salt

A chilled, velvety blend of fresh cucumbers, crème fraîche, yogurt, and herbs. Perfectly refreshing for warm summer days.

15 minEasyServes 4140 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 large English cucumbers, chopped
1/2 cup crème fraîche
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 tsp salt

Instructions

1

Place 2 large chopped English cucumbers, 1/2 cup crème fraîche, 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 minced garlic clove, 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill, and 1 tsp salt into a blender container.
2

Blend on high speed for 1 to 2 minutes until completely smooth and creamy.
3

Drizzle in 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil while running the blender on low speed until fully incorporated.
4

Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving chilled.

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Questions

How long does Cold Cucumber Soup take?

As written, 15 minutes: 15 of prep and 0 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 4, 2 hours. That wait sits outside the stated prep and cook times, so plan around it.

What can I use instead of creme fraiche in Cold Cucumber Soup?

The entry for Cold Cucumber Soup calls for 1/2 cup crème fraîche. In its place: Sour cream works cold. In a hot sauce, stir it in off the heat, because it splits where creme fraiche would not.

Is Cold Cucumber Soup keto-friendly?

A serving of Cold Cucumber Soup carries 7 g of carbohydrate, 2 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 35 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 7 percent.

How many calories are in Cold Cucumber Soup?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 140 calories, with 3 g protein, 7 g carbohydrate and 11 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 310 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How long does Cold Cucumber Soup keep?

It is served cold: refrigerate it up to three days and stir before serving. Do not freeze it; the texture coarsens.

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