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Iced Citrus Cucumber Soup

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Home | Recipes | Soups and Stews

Iced Citrus Cucumber Soup

By | Published on May 17, 2018
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Ingredients
  

  • 5 large cucumbers peeled, seeded and cut into chunks
  • 1/2 cup fresh mint chopped
  • 1/4 cup scallions chopped
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon Splenda agave nectar or sugar
  • 2 cups crushed ice
  • salt to taste
  • freshly ground pepper to taste

Directions
 

  1. Combine cucumbers, mint, scallions, lemon juice, lemon zest and sugar in a food processor or blender. Process until smooth.
  2. Add ice and blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately in chilled bowls.

Notes

You can substitute dill, cilantro or basil for the mint in this refreshing summer soup.

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