Here's a recipe for all those cucumbers. It's the fresh basil added just
before serving that makes this soup! I'm afraid I've got to go out and buy
some cucumbers now.
* Exported from MasterCook *
Cold Cucumber Soup
Recipe By : adapted from a recipe in our local paper
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soups & Stews Vegetables
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 onion -- chopped
2 cloves garlic -- minced
2 cucumbers, peeled and seeded -- chopped
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup vegetable broth
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
salt -- to taste
Microwave onion and garlic with tablespoon or two of your choice of liquid.
Stir in cucumbers and salt to taste. Microwave on High 5 to 7 minutes or
until cucumber is tender.
Puree in blender with buttermilk and broth.
Chill well. Stir in basil, salt and pepper when serving.
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