Cucumber Soup

Total Time:Prep: 25 min. + chilling

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Beverly Sprague, Baltimore, Maryland

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Jun. 27, 2023

In Baltimore, Maryland, Beverly Sprague dresses up this milk soup with a colorful selection of savory garnishes. A topping of crunchy almonds contrasts nicely with this smooth soup.

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Ingredients

  • 3 medium cucumbers
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 3 cups sour cream
  • 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons salt, optional
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • toppings:
    • 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
    • 3/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
    • 1/2 cup chopped green onions
    • 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
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Directions

  1. Peel cucumbers; halve lengthwise and remove seeds. Cut into chunks. In a blender, cover and puree cucumbers and broth in small batches.
  2. Transfer to a large bowl; stir in the sour cream, vinegar, salt if desired and garlic until well blended. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Stir before serving. Garnish with tomatoes, almonds, onions and parsley.
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