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Middle Eastern Cucumber-Yogurt Soup

When you're hardly in the mood to slave over a hot stove, chill out with this Middle Eastern cucumber soup. It's simply divine on its own or with a traditional meal.


Middle Eastern Cucumber-Yogurt Soup

Ingredients

For 4 people

  • 2 large cucumbers, peeled and seeded
  • 16 ounce(s) plain low-fat yogurt or soy yogurt
  • 1/4 cup(s) finely chopped mixed fresh herbs (such as dill, parsley, and mint), or more to taste
  • 1 1/2 cup(s) low fat milk, rice milk, or soymilk, or as needed
  • 1 teaspoon(s) natural granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground cumin
  • 1/8 teaspoon(s) salt, to taste
  • 1/8 teaspoon(s) pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 lemon, juice of

Directions

Grate the cucumbers on a coarse grater, and then place them in a colander. Place the colander over the container in which you will serve the soup. Salt the grated cucumbers lightly and let stand for 30 minutes (the juice from the cucumbers will drain into the container and the cucumbers themselves will become pleasantly crisp).
Place the cucumbers in the container with the cucumber juice. Stir in the yogurt, herbs, and enough milk to give a slightly thick consistency. Stir in the sugar and seasonings, then add the optional lemon juice if you'd like an extra tangy flavor. Serve at once or refrigerate until needed.
No Cooking needed

Nutrition facts

  • Kcal: 141.74 kcal
  • Fibers (g): 1.11g
  • Sodium (mg): 198mg
  • Carbs: 21.67g
  • Fat: 2.64g
  • Saturated fat (g): 1.62g
  • Proteins: 8.67g