Is Cucumber Soup Healthy?
Cucumbers are packed with antioxidants that can help improve skin health and lower inflammation.
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Cucumber soup can be stored in an airtight container and refrigerated for up to 4 hours.
Add garlic and onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 1 to 4 minutes.
Add lemon juice and cook for 1 minute.
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Add 3 3/4 cups cucumber slices, broth, salt, pepper and cayenne; bring to a simmer.
Reduce heat and cook at a gentle simmer until the cucumbers are soft, 6 to 8 minutes.
Transfer the soup to a blender.
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Add avocado and parsley; blend on low speed until smooth.
(Use caution when pureeing hot liquids.)
Pour into a serving bowl and stir in yogurt.
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Chop the remaining 1/4 cup cucumber slices.
Serve the soup warm or refrigerate and serve it chilled.
Just before serving, garnish with the chopped cucumber and more chopped parsley, if desired.
- Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day.
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