Cucumber Soup I

Gluten Free
Health score
4%
Cucumber Soup I
40 min.
6
95kcal

Suggestions

This refreshing cucumber soup is the perfect starter for a summer meal. With just a handful of simple ingredients, it comes together in under an hour and is a great way to showcase the crisp, cool flavor of cucumbers. The addition of tarragon and vinegar gives it a bright, tangy twist, while sour cream adds a touch of richness. This soup is not only delicious but also nutritious, offering a good source of vitamin K, vitamin C, and manganese. It's also gluten-free, making it an inclusive dish for guests with dietary restrictions. The preparation is straightforward: cook the scallions, add cucumbers and other ingredients, blend, and serve. Garnish with cucumber slices and parsley for a beautiful presentation. This soup is a wonderful way to begin a meal, and it's sure to impress your guests with its unique flavor and health benefits.

Ingredients

  • cups chicken broth 
  •  cucumber 
  • 0.1 tablespoon tarragon dried
  • tablespoons parsley fresh chopped
  • tablespoons spring onion thinly sliced
  • tablespoons butter 
  • tablespoon red wine vinegar 
  • servings salt to taste
  • 0.5 cup cream sour

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk
  • blender

Directions

  1. Peel, seed, and chop 2 cucumbers.
  2. Cook the chopped scallions in the margarine until soft.
  3. Add the chopped cucumbers and the wine vinegar.
  4. Pour in the broth, and stir in the farina. Salt to taste, and add tarragon.
  5. Let the soup simmer for 20 minutes, or until the cucumbers are soft.
  6. Put the soup into a blender, and puree it.
  7. Pour the puree into a bowl, and whisk in the sour cream. Taste the soup for seasoning.
  8. Pour the soup into bowls, and garnish with cucumber slices and chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Calories95kcal
Protein9.17%
Fat73.86%
Carbs16.97%

Properties

Glycemic Index
24.83
Glycemic Load
0.31
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
5.9539130666982%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
4.31mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
0.06mg
Myricetin
0.3mg
Quercetin
0.22mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:95.17kcal
4.76%
Fat:7.99g
12.3%
Saturated Fat:2.75g
17.22%
Carbohydrates:4.13g
1.38%
Net Carbohydrates:3.3g
1.2%
Sugar:2.77g
3.08%
Cholesterol:14.44mg
4.81%
Sodium:828.7mg
36.03%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Protein:2.23g
4.47%
Vitamin K:44.43µg
42.31%
Vitamin A:556.01IU
11.12%
Vitamin B2:0.16mg
9.23%
Manganese:0.17mg
8.34%
Vitamin C:6.5mg
7.88%
Potassium:212.14mg
6.06%
Copper:0.1mg
5.2%
Folate:19.92µg
4.98%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.76%
Calcium:47.16mg
4.72%
Phosphorus:45.46mg
4.55%
Magnesium:17.63mg
4.41%
Vitamin B5:0.33mg
3.32%
Fiber:0.83g
3.32%
Vitamin B6:0.07mg
3.29%
Iron:0.56mg
3.09%
Zinc:0.38mg
2.53%
Vitamin E:0.34mg
2.24%
Vitamin B3:0.45mg
2.24%
Selenium:1.46µg
2.08%
Vitamin B12:0.08µg
1.27%
Source:Allrecipes