Chilly Cucumber Soup

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb. cucumbers
  • 1/4 c. chopped onions
  • 1 tsp. butter or oleo
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 c. concentrated chicken broth
  • pinch of salt
  • 1/2 tsp. dill weed
  • 1 tsp. wine vinegar
  • 1/8 tsp. white pepper
  • 2 c. plain low-fat yogurt

Instructions

  1. Peel cucumbers.
  2. Cut 12 paper thin slices; reserve.
  3. Chop remaining cucumbers into 1/2-inch pieces.
  4. In medium saucepan, saute onions in butter or oleo until soft.
  5. Add cucumbers, garlic, broth, salt, vinegar, dill and pepper.
  6. Cover and cook over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Pour into food processor and puree until smooth.
  8. Allow soup to cool for 10 minutes.
  9. Stir in yogurt.
  10. Chill well.
  11. Garnish with reserved cucumber and dill weed or mint.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

453 kcal 23% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.3g 15% DV
Total Fat 29.6g 38% DV
Carbs 42.2g 15% DV
Fiber 8.6g 31% DV
Sugar 5.7g 11% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9931.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 468.8mg 10% DV
Cholesterol 75.8mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 97.5mcg 11% DV
Vitamin C 35.6mg 40% DV
Calcium 205.3mg 16% DV
Iron 6.3mg 35% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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