CUCUMBER AND CHIVE SOUP WITH LEMON AND DILL

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Quick and easy. Credit goes to Vegetarian Fast and Fancy by Renny Darling. This is a very simple and pure tasting soup. You may like to spice it up or vary the herbs with what you have on hand.

Provided by Chef Kate

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 medium cucumbers
1/3 cup chives, chopped
1 cup plain nonfat yogurt (plus more for garnish)
1 cup buttermilk (low or non-fat)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
1 pinch salt
1 tablespoon chives, chopped
1 tablespoon flat leaf parsley, minced

Steps:

  • Peel and halve lengthwise the cucumbers.
  • Scoop out the seeds with a spoon.
  • Finely chop cucumbers and drain in a colander; squeeze out any excess liquid.
  • In a large bowl, stir together cucumbers with the next six ingredients until blended; puree with stick blender ( or put it all in a blender).
  • Refrigerate until serving time.
  • Serve in glass bowls with a dollop of yogurt and a sprinkle of chopped chives and parsley.

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