Cool Cucumber Basil & Mint Soup

total time:
10 min./3 hours to chill
Makes 4
AnneAnne Shepler

ingredients

  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil
  • 1/2 cup fresh mint
  • 1/4 cup sliced scallions
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 English cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
  • salt to taste
  • 8 thin cucumber slices

directions

Purée in blender first 5 ingredients. Add cucumber and pulse until just combined but still slightly chunky. Stir in lemon juice, hot sauce and salt. Chill soup at least 3 hours. Top each serving with thin cucumber slices if desired.

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