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Cucumber-Dill Soup with Scallions

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Cucumber-Dill Soup with Scallions

Cucumber-Dill Soup with Scallions

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Equipment

  • - Food Processor (A versatile appliance for chopping cucumbers, scallions, and making dill-infused oil.)

  • - High-Speed Blender (For blending soups smoothly to achieve a silky texture.)

  • - Large Pot with Lid (Essential for cooking the soup on medium heat without burning or sticking.)

  • - Cutting Board (Needed for safely preparing and chopping vegetables.)

  • - Chef's Knife (A sharp knife ideal for slicing cucumbers and scallions finely.)

  • - Mixing Bowls (Various sizes, useful for combining ingredients or serving the final dish.)

  • - Silicone Spatula (For stirring and ensuring even distribution of flavors in the soup.)

  • - Measuring Cups & Spoons (To accurately measure ingredients like salt, pepper, and other spices.)

  • - Blender or Immersion Stick Mixer (Optional, Can be used for pureeing soups directly in their pot if preferred.)

  • - Glass Storage Containers with Lids (Ideal for storing the soup after it has cooled to preserve freshness and flavor.)

Ingredients

  • 5 large cucumbers, peeled, quartered lengthwise, and seeded

  • 1 bunch scallions

  • 1 bunch dill, ends picked

  • 1 clove garlic, chopped

  • Juice of 3 large lemons

  • 4 cups buttermilk

  • 1 cup plain yogurt

  • Salt

  • Freshly ground white pepper

  • Dash of Tabasco

Instructions

1

Instruction 1

Thinly slice half of the cucumbers crosswise. Thinly slice half of the scallions crosswise. Set aside.
2

Instruction 2

Coarsely chop the remaining cucumbers and scallions and transfer to a large bowl. Add the dill, garlic, lemon juice, buttermilk, and yogurt, and give a good but gentle stir. Season with salt and pepper and puree in a blender until liquefied. (NOTE: You can use a food processor, but a blender will give a smoother, more pleasing result.)
3

Instruction 3

Transfer the soup to a large bowl and add the reserved sliced cucumbers and scallions. Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and Tabasco to taste. Chill for at least 2 hours in the refrigerator.
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