BLENDER CUCUMBER YOGURT SOUP WITH CUMIN AND PAPRIKA

Blender Cucumber Yogurt Soup With Cumin and Paprika image

This is so refreshing that I like to pour it into a glass and drink it as I would a lassi.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories easy, soups and stews, appetizer, side dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3/4 pound cucumbers (1 European or 4 Persian), peeled and seeded if using regular cucumbers, coarsely chopped
1 quart plain low-fat yogurt or buttermilk
2 garlic cloves, peeled, cut in half, green shoots removed
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon toasted cumin seeds
1/2 pound ripe tomatoes, peeled (optional)
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Chopped fresh dill, cilantro, mint or chives for garnish
Thin cucumber rounds for garnish

Steps:

Blend all of the ingredients except the herbs until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning. Refrigerate for 1 hour or longer before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 118, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 528 milligrams, Sugar 13 grams