Cool Cucumber Soup

Healthier_Me
Healthier_Me Posts: 5,600 Member
edited September 19 in Recipes
3 cups plain nonfat yogurt
1 English cucumber (about 1 pound), cut into chunks
1 scallion, white and green parts, coarsely chopped (about 1/4 cup)
3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, plus sprigs for garnish
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 medium tomato (about 5 ounces), seeded and diced
2 teaspoons olive oil

In a blender, combine the yogurt, cucumber, scallion and dill. Pulse until pureed. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Ladle into individual bowls. Top each serving with 2 tablespoons of diced tomato, drizzle with 1/2 teaspoon of olive oil and garnish with a dill sprig.

Per Serving:

Calories 130; Total Fat 2.5 g; (Sat Fat 0 g, Mono Fat 1.5 g, Poly Fat 0 g) ; Protein 11 g; Carb 17 g; Fiber 2 g; Cholesterol 5 mg; Sodium 140 mg
Excellent source of: Protein, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Calcium
Good source of: Vitamin K

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 4 servings, serving size: 1 cup

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  • Healthier_Me
    Healthier_Me Posts: 5,600 Member
    3 cups plain nonfat yogurt
    1 English cucumber (about 1 pound), cut into chunks
    1 scallion, white and green parts, coarsely chopped (about 1/4 cup)
    3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, plus sprigs for garnish
    Salt and freshly ground black pepper
    1 medium tomato (about 5 ounces), seeded and diced
    2 teaspoons olive oil

    In a blender, combine the yogurt, cucumber, scallion and dill. Pulse until pureed. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Ladle into individual bowls. Top each serving with 2 tablespoons of diced tomato, drizzle with 1/2 teaspoon of olive oil and garnish with a dill sprig.

    Per Serving:

    Calories 130; Total Fat 2.5 g; (Sat Fat 0 g, Mono Fat 1.5 g, Poly Fat 0 g) ; Protein 11 g; Carb 17 g; Fiber 2 g; Cholesterol 5 mg; Sodium 140 mg
    Excellent source of: Protein, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Calcium
    Good source of: Vitamin K

    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Yield: 4 servings, serving size: 1 cup
  • msarro
    msarro Posts: 2,748 Member
    This sounds awesome! I lend my time to an elderly woman who tends MASSIVE gardens when I can, and in exchange she gives me some veggies/fresh herbs. Last week she gave me a ton of dill and a cucumber - sounds like this recipe is meant to be :)
  • Healthier_Me
    Healthier_Me Posts: 5,600 Member
    Aw, that's so sweet!
  • sarahsparrow
    sarahsparrow Posts: 6
    SO GOOD! Made it tonight - thanks for the recipe!
  • Healthier_Me
    Healthier_Me Posts: 5,600 Member
    You are very welcome!
    I'm so glad you enjoyed it:drinker:
  • laurenk182004
    laurenk182004 Posts: 1,882 Member
    Mmm..I love cucumber, sounds delicious! Thanks for the recipe
  • Healthier_Me
    Healthier_Me Posts: 5,600 Member
    Very welcome LaLa:bigsmile:
  • laurenk182004
    laurenk182004 Posts: 1,882 Member
    BTW jojo, I love that picture of you and your family, so sweet :)
  • Healthier_Me
    Healthier_Me Posts: 5,600 Member
    Thanks sweets!
    I love the pic of your cute lil familia too!
    Taylor is getting so big!!!:noway:
  • laurenk182004
    laurenk182004 Posts: 1,882 Member
    Thanks :) Yup, she's a moose! lol
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