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Soothing Cucumber Mint Soup
Ingredients
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 large garlic clove
- 3 tbsp lowfat margarine
- 3 medium cucumbers, peeled, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
- 1 cup plain, lowfat yogurt
- 1 cup half & half
- Salt & pepper to taste
Directions
- In a large skillet, over medium heat, sauté onion and garlic in margarine until soft. Add cucumbers and cook until soft; about 5 to 8 minutes.
- Stir in flour, cooking 1 minute. Add broth and increase heat to medium high; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.
- Puree cucumber mixture in blender in batches. Pour into a bowl with the chopped mint. Cover and chill.
- Before serving, blend in yogurt and half and half. Season to taste with salt and white pepper. Garnish with mint sprigs or chopped mint leaves.
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Nutritional Information (Per Serving) |
| Calories: | 154 |
| Protein: | 7 g |
| Sodium: | 375 mg |
| Cholesterol: | 15 mg |
| Fat: | 8 g |
| Carbohydrates: | 14.5 g |
| Exchanges: | 1/2 milk, 1/2 vegetable, 1/2 bread/starch, 1-1/2 fat |
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Source: Cinnamon Hearts
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