Cream of Cucumber Soup

Velvet · #1 08-26-2008, 09:15 AM

I looked up the threads with Jennifer Cornbleet's recipes, and I don't think anyone posted this one. I love it, it makes 2 servings, but I drink the whole soup because it's so good. It says to blend in steps, but I add everything to the vita-mix and blend once until smooth. Next time, I'll try to resist eating it right away to take a picture

Cream of Cucumber Soup (by Jennifer Cornbleet)

4 romaine lettuce leaves, chopped (about 1.5 cups) (I use tightly packed cups)
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and chopped (about 1 cup)
1/2 cup water
1 T lemon juice
1/2 t crushed garlic (1 clove)
1/4 t salt
1/2 ripe avocado, chopped
1 T extra virgin olive oil
1 T minced fresh herbs, or 1 t dried (I use parsley)

Place the lettuce, cucumber, water, lemon juice, garlic, and salt in a blender and process until smooth. Add the avocado and EVOO and blend again until smooth. Add the herbs and blend briefly to mix. Serve immediately. For a chilled soup, refrigerate for 2 hours before servings.

wyjoz · #2 08-26-2008, 09:16 AM

I love love '''cucumber'''' anything! Especially since it is a natural RetinA !!! for skin!!!! Joz

Carmella · #3 08-26-2008, 11:29 AM

Oh yay!!!!!! Thanks for posting this, Velvet!

I LOVE soup and love LOVE Jennifer's recipes!

Cuke soup has been on my mind lately so this couldn't be more timely.

Velvet · #4 08-26-2008, 12:34 PM

You're welcome

I just got raw cashews, so I will soon be trying your beautiful strawberry shortcake!

Carmella · #5 08-26-2008, 04:49 PM

We made this for dinner and really enjoyed it. The texture is perfect; so smooth. It was a tad to lemony for our taste buds, though, so next time we'll just hold back a little.

Again, thanks for sharing!

Quote:

I just got raw cashews, so I will soon be trying your beautiful strawberry shortcake!

Oh awesome!

Speaking of shortcake, I just found out today that Heathy hasn't tried it yet

so I'll be making it for her birthday when she comes in 2 weeks. (Yippee!)

Velvet · #6 09-15-2008, 10:17 AM

I saw you posted it on your blog today! I felt very honored to see my name there

Hippimom · #7 05-08-2009, 05:50 AM

I am so glad I found this, I used to love SAD cool cuc soup, you remember, lots of sour cream??? I have some awesome fresh cucs, avos and cilantro (thought that would be a good addition) YUM, can't wait for lunchtime!

Velvet · #8 05-08-2009, 01:17 PM

I make this all the time when my husband wants cooked food I don't like! I double the recipe, put everything in a large mason jar, and drink it all as he rolls his eyes

(he loves green smoothies though)

oelkesm · #9 01-13-2010, 02:23 PM

Holy moly, this is delicious! I've tried a few other raw soups that were fairly good (all a bit bitter) and this one is perfect. I halved the recipe to try it out and I'll definitely be making more shortly. Yum yum! Thanks for the recipe.

Velvet · #10 01-13-2010, 05:39 PM

I do get the bitterness in other soups too, it's really weird. Like the cream of zucchini soup, I find it so bitter. This one though is delicious!

marykays1 · #11 01-14-2010, 09:09 PM

Sounds great and am anxious to try, but will probably wait for cukes to be in season, so am copying it.

She probably says to add the fat last - the EVOO and the avocado because it's always best to not whip fats up too much. Too damaging to them.

My thoughts, and thanks for sharing.

Mary Kay

Tweedle · #12 02-14-2010, 08:07 AM

this sounds a lot like something fairy girl posted in her blog... the cucumber cilantro soup? I love that soup!

Carmella · #13 02-14-2010, 01:37 PM

This soup has become a staple for us. We make it at least once a week! Sooooo simple and sooooo yummy!

Veganforlife · #14 02-14-2010, 05:55 PM

okay ok OKAY! ya'll have talked me into trying this! It's soup weather as I look outside to 24+ inches of snow!
::note to self - MAKE THIS::
LOL!

Carmella · #15 02-14-2010, 07:06 PM

Hiya VFL! *waving*

Good to see you girl!

Whoa, 24" of snow!?! Should send some over to Vancouver! Sounds like they could use it.