Cool as a cucumber isn’t just a saying, it’sthe experience you have when you taste this refreshing summer soup. If you havethe time, chill this soup for 30 minutes, so the mint flavor comes through. Aside of whole wheat bread makes this simple meal very nourishing.
Cucumber-Buttermilk Soup
Cool as a cucumber isn’t just a saying, it’sthe experience you have when you taste this refreshing summer soup. If you havethe time, chill this soup for 30 minutes, so the mint flavor comes through. Aside of whole wheat bread makes this simple meal very nourishing.
Ingredients
- 2 medium cucumbers peeled, quartered lengthwise, and seeded
- 1 small shallot trimmed and halved or 2 scallions, trimmed and coarsely chopped
- 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh mint leaves
- 1 small garlic clove
- 1 cup low-fat buttermilk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Cut the cucumbers into large chunks and place in a blender.
- Add the shallot, mint leaves, garlic, buttermilk, salt, and pepper.
- Turn the blender on/off at the puree setting for 1 minute or until the mixture is finely minced.