Best Zesty Thai Cucumber Soup Recipes

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SPICY CUCUMBER SOUP



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This vegetarian soup is thick and savory with just the right amount of kick from curry and spices.

Provided by Chelsea!

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil
½ onion, chopped
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 cucumbers, peeled, seeded and chopped
1 cup vegetable broth
½ cup milk
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon sesame oil

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the onions and garlic, and cook until the onion is very soft, about 10 minutes. Stir in the cucumber, vegetable broth, and milk. Season with soy sauce, parsley, red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, curry powder, and sesame oil. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 10 minutes more. Transfer the hot soup to a blender, and carefully puree until the soup is creamy yet slightly grainy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133.1 calories, Carbohydrate 11.3 g, Cholesterol 2.4 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 583.4 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

THAI CUCUMBER SAUCE (NAM CHIM TAENG KWA)



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Make and share this Thai Cucumber Sauce (Nam Chim Taeng Kwa) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Sauces

Time 15m

Yield 1 1/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup cucumber, peeled,seeded,and thinly sliced
3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Place vinegar, water, sugar, and salt in saucepan; heat over medium heat, stirring until sugar and salt dissolve.
  • Bring to a boil and remove from heat.
  • Allow to cool.
  • Pour over cucumber, and sprinkle cayenne pepper on top.
  • Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325.5, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 1863.3, Carbohydrate 83.6, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 81.4, Protein 0.7

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