Creamy Cucumber Soup: Servings: 4 servings, about 1 cup each Prep: 35 mins Total: 35 mins Rated : Ingredients 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 small onion, diced 1 tablespoon lemon juice 4 cups peeled, seeded and thinly sliced cucumbers, divided 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth , or reduced-sodium chicken broth 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper Pinch of cayenne pepper 1 avocado, diced 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish 1/2 cup low-fat plain yogurt Directions 1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 1 to 4 minutes. Add lemon juice and cook for 1 minute. Add 3 3/4 cups cucumber slices, broth, salt, pepper and cayenne; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat and cook at a gentle simmer until the cucumbers are soft, 6 to 8 minutes. 2. Transfer the soup to a blender. Add avocado and parsley; blend on low speed until smooth. (Use caution when pureeing hot liquids.) Pour into a serving bowl and stir in yogurt. Chop the remaining 1/4 cup cucumber slices. Serve the soup warm or refrigerate and serve it chilled. Just before serving, garnish with the chopped cucumber and more chopped parsley, if desired. Tip: MAKE AHEAD TIP: Refrigerate for up to 4 hours. Nutrition Facts Calories 173, Total Fat 12 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Monounsaturated Fat 8 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Sodium 494 mg, Carbohydrate 15 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 4 g, Potassium 544 mg. Daily Values: Vitamin C 30%. Exchanges: Vegetable 1, Fat 2. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Posted on: Wed, 23 Jul 2014 18:27:39 +0000
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