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Cucumber Leek Soup

A super versatile soup that can be served at room temperature or chilled. Forgo the mint and experiment with different fresh herbs like dill, parsley or oregano!

Yield: 4 servings

Preparation Time: 20 min (plus chill time)

Ingredients

Nutrition Facts

Yield: 4 servings

Approximate Nutrient Content per serving:

Calories: 190
Calories From Fat: 63
Total Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 23mg
Sodium: 243mg
Total Carbohydrates: 25g
Dietary Fiber: 3g
Protein: 9g

Calcium: 31% Daily Value

Please Note: Nutritional values listed may vary from final results depending on actual measurements, products and brands used to prepare the recipe.

Directions:

In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat; add leeks and saute for 5 minutes.

Mix in cucumbers; saute for 1 minute then remove from heat.

Add leeks, cucumbers, milk, lemon juice and mint (or selected herb of your choice) to a blender or food processor; puree for 1 minute. Add pepper and salt to taste; blend together.

In a separate bowl, mix yogurt and honey together; fold into cucumber soup. For best flavor results, chill in refrigerator for 1 hour.

When ready to serve, ladle soup into four bowls. Garnish with 2 tablespoons of tomatoes and 1 tablespoon of cheese crumbles in the center of each bowl.

Image and Recipe Courtesy of Midwest Dairy Association

Please note that some ingredients and brands may not be available in every store.

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