Iced Cucumber Soup

Niki Freeman
Niki Freeman @nikifreeman
Florida

A delicious refreshing cold soup, this is an ideal dish for the warmer months. An all-time favorite in our house, I always make double the quantity as it never lasts very long!

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Ingredients

15 mins + chill
4 servings
  1. 1large or 2 small cucumbers
  2. 1/2small onion
  3. 2 tablespoonslemon juice
  4. 2mint leaves
  5. 1/2 pintcanned consomme (I use Campbell's)
  6. Salt and pepper
  7. Few shrimp or extra mint leaves to garnish (optional)

Cooking Instructions

15 mins + chill
  1. 1

    Peel and cut up the cucumber and onion.

  2. 2

    Place in food processor or blender, add the lemon and mint. Blend until smooth.

  3. 3

    Pour the consomme into a tall jug, add the blended cucumber mixture, stir and season to taste. Refrigerate.

  4. 4

    Serve in individual bowls with shrimp or mint leaves as garnish. Can also be served in shooter glasses as an appetizer.

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Niki Freeman
Niki Freeman @nikifreeman
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Florida
A home cook with a passion for cooking and creating in my kitchen. I enjoy making soups, curries, stir-fries, pasta dishes, English roast dinners and the challenge of creating new meals using whatever is in the fridge and pantry. Asian, Indian, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines are among my favorites. Anything spicy. I prefer savory over sweet and rarely eat desserts. Avid collector of recipe books and dishes!http://www.instagram.com/nikifreemanhttp://www.facebook.com/nikicuisine
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