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Cold Cucumber Soup

Cucumber, potato and yogurt simmered on the stove for a Lebanese soup.

35 min · Serves 6 · Medium

Serves
6

Ingredients

Time
Prep 5 min · Cook 30 min · 35 min total
Difficulty
medium
  1. 1

    In a saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add onion, cook 10 minutes. Add broth and potato; bring to a boil.

    10 min
  2. 2

    Reduce heat to low, simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes. Add cucumbers, continue to simmer 10 minutes, until vegetables are very tender.

  3. 3

    Let soup cool slightly. Working in batches in blender, puree soup mixture until smooth. Transfer to 2 quart bowl.

  4. 4

    Whisk in yogurt, salt and pepper until well blended. Cover; refrigerate until well chilled.

  5. 5

    When ready to serve, stir in dill. Garnish if desired.

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