Chilled Cucumber, Basil, and Mint Soup
*adapted from Martha Stewart Living
Ingredients
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup fresh basil
- 1/2 cup fresh mint
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced scallion, chives, or mild onion
- 1 cup water
- 1 large or 2 medium cucumbers, peeled, seeds removed, and chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce, such as Tabasco (optional)
- Salt
- Optional: thin cucumber slices
Directions
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Step 1
Puree sour cream, basil, mint, scallion, and water in a blender. Add cucumber. Pulse until just combined but still slightly chunky.
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Step 2
Stir in lemon juice and hot sauce (if using), and season with salt. Chill soup at least 3 hours (soup is best served the same day). Top each serving with thin cucumber slices if desired.
Source
Martha Stewart Living, June 2009