Cucumber Buttermilk Soup

Recipe Ingredients

2		Cucumbers - (abt 1 lb) - peeled (medium)
2		Scallions, white part only - chopped
2 cups	474ml	Low-fat buttermilk
1 3/4 cups	414ml	Canned low-fat low-sodium chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon	1.3ml	Salt - (optional)
		Freshly-ground black pepper - to taste
1 tablespoon	15ml	Fresh lemon juice
		Chopped fresh mint - (optional)
		Paper-thin slices of unpeeled cucumber - for garnish
		Grated lemon zest - for garnish.

Recipe Instructions

Cut peeled cucumbers in half lengthwise. Scoop out and discard the seeds. Coarsely grate the cucumber.

In a large bowl, combine the cucumber, scallion, buttermilk, chicken stock, salt (if using), pepper, and lemon juice. Mix well. Cover and refrigerate for several hours until well chilled.

To serve, stir the soup and ladle into small bowls or cups. Sprinkle with chopped mint (if using) and garnish with cucumber slices and lemon zest.

This recipe yields 6 servings.

Exchanges Per Serving: 1/2 Carbohydrate, 1/2 Nonfat Milk.

Nutrition Facts: 50 calories (15% calories from fat), 4 g protein, 1 g total fat (0.5 g saturated fat), 7 g carbohydrate, 1 g dietary fiber, 3 g cholesterol, 219 mg sodium.

Source:
Diabetic Recipes at http://www.diabetic-recipes.com

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