The other day at the grocery store, I picked
up some field cucumbers that are in season now. Personally, I never thought of
cooking with cucumbers before. I always love cucumbers in salads and didn’t
even think that I could cook with them! The apple celery soup I made last week
was a hit, so this time I thought I would surprise my husband with something
new!
To make a creamy cucumber soup, you’ll
need:
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 1 tablespoon lime or lemon juice
- 4 cups peeled, seeded and thinly sliced cucumbers, divided
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish
- 1/2 cup low-fat plain yogurt
- 1/2 cup water
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
Directions:
Heat oil in a
saucepan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and onion and cook until they are
tender. Then, add lemon or lime juice and avocado, and roast the avocados for
one to two minutes.
Add the
cucumbers and all the seasonings. Cook this mixture for two to three minutes,
stirring occasionally. Then add water or a low-sodium broth and bring to a
simmer. Reduce heat and cook at a gentle simmer until the cucumbers are soft,
six to eight minutes.
Transfer the
soup to a blender. Add in the cilantro or parsley and blend until mixture is
smooth. (Use caution when pureeing hot liquids.)
Pour into a
serving bowl and stir in yogurt. Serve the soup warm or refrigerate and serve
it chilled.
I liked this soup in its chilled version.
It was quite refreshing! I also added some cooked chicken that I had on hand to
give this soup a boost of protein!
Enjoy!
Misha
Dietetic Intern, LHSC
Original recipe: http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/creamy_cucumber_soup.html
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