Creamy Cucumber Soup

Enjoy a nice bowl of soup, especially if the soup is cold and uses some of the veggies from your garden.  Kitchen Kimberley was in her Oklahoma Kitchen making Cucumber Soup.

Thursday, August 6th 2009, 12:48 pm

By: News On 6

2 cucumbers, peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped

1 green onion, chopped

1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice

1 c. half and half

1 (16 oz.) container sour cream

1 tbsp. minced fresh dill or 1 tsp. dried dillweed

½ tsp. salt

¼ tsp. ground white pepper

Dash of hot sauce

Garnish: Fresh Dill Sprigs or thinly sliced cucumber (optional)

In a food processor or blender, process cucumber, green onion and lemon juice for 2 minutes, or until smooth, stopping once to scrape down sides. Transfer pureed mixture to a serving bowl; gently stir in half-and-half and next 5 ingredients. Cover and chill. Stir before serving; garnish, if desired, with fresh dill sprigs or cucumber slices. Enjoy!

Yield: 4 ½ cups

An easy and refreshing family favorite!