Cucumber and Chive Soup With Lemon and Dill

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 0
Refreshing Cucumber and Chive Soup With Lemon and Dill
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Prep

15 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

75 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

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Ingredients

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

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
78
Sugar
7g
Fat
1g
Cucumber and Chive Soup With Lemon and Dill is a refreshing, healthy, and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a light lunch or a hot summer day. The soup is made with fresh cucumbers, tangy buttermilk, and nonfat yogurt, which makes it low in calories and high in protein. The flavor is brought to life with the addition of chives, lemon juice, and dill weed. The soup is chilled to give it a refreshing texture and is perfect for serving cold. You can garnish it with a dollop of plain nonfat yogurt, chives, and parsley right before serving.

Instructions

1.Peel and seed the cucumbers. Cut them into small pieces and put them in a large bowl.
2.Add the chopped chives, buttermilk, nonfat yogurt, lemon juice, dill weed, and a pinch of salt to the cucumber pieces. Mix well.
3.Use a blender to puree the cucumber and buttermilk mixture in batches until completely smooth.
4.Pour the soup into a large bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
5.To serve, ladle the cold soup into bowls and garnish with a dollop of plain nonfat yogurt, chives, and parsley.

PROS

This soup is low in calories and contains plenty of vegetables and protein from the yogurt.

The refreshing taste of cucumber, lemon, and dill makes it perfect for a hot summer day or a light lunch.

CONS

Some people may not enjoy the cold soup texture, especially if they are used to hot soups.

Also, the buttermilk may give the soup a slightly sour taste that not everyone will enjoy.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Cucumbers are a great source of hydration and contain many vitamins and minerals.
Chives are rich in vitamins A and C, iron, and calcium.
Yogurt is high in protein and good bacteria that can help improve gut health and boost the immune system.

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