Wednesday, July 20, 2011

COLD CUCUMBER SOUP

Cold Cucumber Soup


A creamy and refreshing cucumber soup.

Ingredients
1 medium garlic cloves , peeled
2 medium cucumber , peeled, seeded, and sliced
2 cup low sodium chicken broth
8 oz plain yogurt
1 cup sour cream
2 tbsp distilled white vinegar
1 pinch black pepper , to taste
1 oz canned pimientos, sliced , 2 tbsp
2 fresh green onions , chopped
1/4 cup sliced almonds


Directions
1 In blender, purée garlic, cucumbers, and 1/4 cup broth.
2 Add remaining broth, yogurt, sour cream, and vinegar, blend quickly.
3 Pour into serving bowl, season with pepper.
4 Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours. Serve topped with pimiento, green onions, and almonds.

Nutrition Facts

Makes 6 servings
Amount Per Serving

Calories 127.2
Total Carbs 7.5 g
Dietary Fiber 1.3 g
Sugars 5.6 g
Total Fat 7.1 g
Saturated Fat 4.6 g
Unsaturated Fat 2.5 g
Potassium 230.1 mg
Protein 6.2 g
Sodium 236.7 mg
Dietary Exchanges
1 1/2 Fat, 1/2 Vegetable

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