Buttermilk Soup with Cucumber and Crab

Gluten Free
Health score
31%
Buttermilk Soup with Cucumber and Crab
45 min.
8
78kcal

Suggestions

This refreshing buttermilk soup with cucumber and crab is the perfect dish to cool off with on a hot summer day. With a blend of creamy buttermilk, crisp cucumber, and delicate crab meat, it's a light and elegant soup that's perfect as a starter or snack. The addition of spring onions and cumin gives it a subtle kick, while the tomatoes add a burst of freshness. This soup is not only delicious but also nutritious, with a good source of protein and a low-fat content. It's also gluten-free, making it suitable for those with gluten intolerance. The preparation is simple and straightforward, requiring only a blender and a few basic kitchen tools. So, if you're looking for a refreshing and healthy dish to add to your repertoire, this buttermilk soup with cucumber and crab is definitely one to try!

Ingredients

  • ounces crab meat drained
  • 2.5 pounds cucumber peeled seeded
  •  spring onion thinly sliced
  • 1.3 teaspoons ground cumin 
  • cup buttermilk 1% low-fat ()
  • 0.3 cup onion chopped
  • 0.5 cup yogurt plain
  • 0.5 cup yogurt plain
  •  tomatoes ripe seeded chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • ladle
  • blender

Directions

  1. Chop 2 1/4 cucumbers. Purée chopped cucumbers, buttermilk, yogurt, onion and cumin in blender until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Cover; chill until very cold, at least 4 hours. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep refrigerated.)
  2. Finely chop remaining 3/4 cucumber. Mound crabmeat in center of 8 bowls, dividing equally. Ladle cold soup around crabmeat.
  3. Sprinkle with tomato, green onions and finely chopped cucumber.
  4. Per serving: calories, 67; total fat, 0.5 g; saturated fat, 0.5 g; cholesterol, 13 mg.
  5. Bon Appétit

Nutrition Facts

Calories78kcal
Protein46.38%
Fat10.17%
Carbs43.45%

Properties

Glycemic Index
14.63
Glycemic Load
0.68
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
11.266521676727%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.1mg
Isorhamnetin
0.33mg
Kaempferol
0.12mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
1.92mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:78.02kcal
3.9%
Fat:0.89g
1.37%
Saturated Fat:0.29g
1.82%
Carbohydrates:8.54g
2.85%
Net Carbohydrates:7.1g
2.58%
Sugar:6.54g
7.27%
Cholesterol:13.72mg
4.57%
Sodium:310.1mg
13.48%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Protein:9.12g
18.23%
Vitamin B12:2.8µg
46.74%
Vitamin K:20.87µg
19.88%
Copper:0.39mg
19.4%
Phosphorus:175.48mg
17.55%
Selenium:12.24µg
17.49%
Zinc:2.42mg
16.14%
Calcium:137.85mg
13.78%
Vitamin C:10.57mg
12.81%
Potassium:438.18mg
12.52%
Magnesium:44.42mg
11.11%
Folate:43.98µg
10.99%
Vitamin B2:0.17mg
10.28%
Vitamin B6:0.17mg
8.28%
Manganese:0.16mg
7.96%
Vitamin B5:0.74mg
7.43%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
6.28%
Vitamin A:302.15IU
6.04%
Fiber:1.44g
5.76%
Iron:0.85mg
4.73%
Vitamin B3:0.56mg
2.78%
Vitamin E:0.18mg
1.18%
Source:Epicurious