ABOUT THE RECIPE:
This chilled Minty Cucumber and Carrot Soup makes a colorful and refreshing first course, or a light and frosty summertime luncheon entrée. The beautiful orange hue, combined with a hint of mint, produces a delicate and welcoming flavor to this easy to make warm weather soup.
Makes 4 servings
INGREDIENTS:
2 2/3 cups peeled, seeded and chopped cucumber
1 1/2 cups peeled and chopped carrots
1 cup water
1 teaspoon maple syrup
1 very small clove garlic, chopped (optional)
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon firmly packed chopped fresh mint
INSTRUCTIONS:
Put all of the ingredients into a blender and process until almost smooth. Transfer to a medium-sized bowl. Cover and refrigerate 2 to 4 hours, or until well chilled. Stir before serving.
Ingredients
Directions
ABOUT THE RECIPE:
This chilled Minty Cucumber and Carrot Soup makes a colorful and refreshing first course, or a light and frosty summertime luncheon entrée. The beautiful orange hue, combined with a hint of mint, produces a delicate and welcoming flavor to this easy to make warm weather soup.
Makes 4 servings
INGREDIENTS:
2 2/3 cups peeled, seeded and chopped cucumber
1 1/2 cups peeled and chopped carrots
1 cup water
1 teaspoon maple syrup
1 very small clove garlic, chopped (optional)
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon firmly packed chopped fresh mint
INSTRUCTIONS:
Put all of the ingredients into a blender and process until almost smooth. Transfer to a medium-sized bowl. Cover and refrigerate 2 to 4 hours, or until well chilled. Stir before serving.
