Soothing Cucumber Mint Soup - 14.5 g Carbs
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Servings: 6
1 medium onion, chopped
1 large garlic clove
3 Tbsp lowfat margarine
3 medium cucumbers, peeled, thinly sliced
3 Tbsp flour
2 cups chicken broth
2 Tbsp fresh mint, chopped
1 cup plain, lowfat yogurt
1 cup half & half
Salt & pepper to taste
1. In a large skillet, over medium heat, saute onion and garlic in
margarine until soft. Add cucumbers and cook until soft; about
5 to 8 minutes.
2. Stir in flour, cooking 1 minute. Add broth and increase heat
to medium high; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.
3. Puree cucumber mixture in blender in batches. Pour into a bowl
with the chopped mint. Cover and chill.
4. Before serving, blend in yogurt and half and half. Season to
taste with salt and white pepper. Garnish with mint sprigs or
chopped mint leaves.
Calories: 154
Protein: 7 g
Sodium: 375 mg
Cholesterol: 15 mg
Fat: 8 g
Carbohydrates: 14.5 g
Exchanges: 1/2 milk, 1/2 vegetable, 1/2 bread/starch, 1-1/2 fat
From: Cinnamon Hearts