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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.

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