Minty Cucumber and Carrot Soup

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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

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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

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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

1

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

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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

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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.

Minty Cucumber and Carrot Soup
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