COLD CUCUMBER WALNUT SOUP

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Serve the walnuts on the side

Provided by Shirley Fentz

Categories     Other Soups

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 c walnuts
5 large cucumbers, peeled,seeded and thinly sliced
2 clove garlic,peeled and minced
1/2 c scallions, minced w/tops
1 lemon, juiced
1 qt buttermilk
1 1/2 c plain nonfat yogurt
1 1/2 Tbsp fresh dill, minced
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp white pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350*
  • 2. Place walnuts on a baking tray and toast them in the oven for 15 - 20 minutes. Remove from the oven, coarsely chop and set aside
  • 3. Combine the remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Transfer half of the mixture to a blender or food processer and puree. Continue with another half. Return puree to the bowl, combining with unprocessed ingredients. Mix in reserved walnuts.
  • 4. Cover the soup and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving it.

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