DaVita Eats: Cool Cucumber Soup

With mint, dill and lemon, this zesty Cool Cucumber Soup is both creamy and refreshing! #DaVitaEats

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Portions: 5

Serving Size: 3/4 cup

Ingredients:

2 medium cucumbers

1/3 cup sweet white onion

1 green onion

1/4 cup fresh mint

2 tablespoons fresh dill

2 tablespoons lemon juice

2/3 cup water

1/2 cup half and half cream

1/3 cup sour cream

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1/4 teaspoon salt

Fresh dill sprigs for garnish (optional)

Preparation:

Peel and seed cucumbers. Chop onions and mint. Mince dill.

Place all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.

Cover and refrigerate until chilled.

Garnish soup with fresh dill sprigs if desired.

Renal and renal diabetic food choices:

1 vegetable, medium potassium

1 fat

Carbohydrate choices:

1/2

Helpful hints:

Leftovers taste even better the next day.

For a complete lunch meal serve Cool Cucumber Soup with a chicken salad, tuna salad or egg salad sandwich.