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Cool-down Cucumber-buttermilk Soup Recipe


Cool-Down Cucumber-Buttermilk Soup Recipe
This recipe, from Southern Living's Best Recipes Made Lighter, is low in calories and cholesterol and is a perfect go-to summer soup, unique, different, and very flavorful. Enjoy it!

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Ingredients
  • 5 cucumbers
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 6 green onions, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tbsp. chopped fresh dill
  • 1 quart nonfat buttermilk
  • 1 (16 oz) carton reduced-fat sour cream
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. ground white pepper
  • Garnishes: thinly sliced cucumber, fresh parsley sprigs

Directions
  1. Peel the cucumbers; cut in half lengthwise, and scoop out the seeds.
  2. Place cucumber shells on a paper towel; sprinkle 1/2 tsp. salt evenly over both sides of cucumber.
  3. Let stand 30 minutes.
  4. Drain and coarsely chop.
  5. Combine cucumber, green onions, and next 7 ingredients.
  6. Place 1/3 of the mixture into the container of an electric blender; process 1 minute or until smooth.
  7. Pour into a 3-quart container.
  8. Repeat procedure twice with remaining mixture.
  9. Cover and chill at least 3 hours.
  10. Garnish, if desired.
  11. ENJOY!

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