Cool as a Cucumber Soup

By mvjpfoley

Ingredients

• 1 pound cucumbers, peeled, seeded and sliced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1-1/2 cups fat-free plain yogurt
• 1 green onion, coarsely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 4-1/2 teaspoons snipped fresh dill
• Additional chopped green onion and snipped fresh dill

Preparation

Step 1

In a colander set over a bowl, toss cucumbers with salt. Let stand for 30 minutes. Squeeze and pat dry.
Place the cucumbers, yogurt, onion and garlic in a food processor; cover and process until smooth. Stir in dill. Serve immediately in chilled bowls. Garnish with additional onion and dill. Yield: 7 servings.