Cold Cucumber Soup Recipe By Chef Vickie Reh
Recipe adapted by Vickie Reh
Cold Cucumber Soup
Cold Cucumber Soup
servings
8
servings
Ingredients
Optional Ingredients
- 6 medium cucumbers, peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes 8 scallions, roughly chopped2 cups buttermilk, divided ½ cup sour cream 1½ tablespoons apple cider vinegar ¼ teaspoon white pepper Salt to taste Fresh dill, for garnish (optional)
- 6 medium cucumbers, peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes 8 scallions, roughly chopped 2 cups buttermilk, divided ½ cup sour cream 1½ tablespoons apple cider vinegar ¼ teaspoon white pepper Salt to taste Fresh dill, for garnish (optional)
Directions
- In a blender, purée the cucumber (reserving a handful of cubes for garnish if desired), scallions and 1 cup buttermilk. Pour the mixture through a fine mesh strainer and discard any solids.
- Stir in the sour cream, remaining 1 cup buttermilk, vinegar, white pepper and salt, then whisk until completely blended. Transfer the soup to the refrigerator to chill for two hours. Just before serving, ladle the soup into bowls. If garnishing, sprinkle with reserved cucumber and dill