What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? Fab Foodstuff: Yesterday’s Cucumber Soup. Here we go again with another cold soup option. It may sound like an oxymoron, but actually if I called it a Cucumber Smoothie, would you drink it? Perhaps. Tell me this, how many times have you been served ice water with a cucumber slice in it? Or grabbed a hydrating plant-based juice beverage at the corner convenience store? Get the picture. It’s all about the perspective. If you find it challenging to eat cold soup, or just plain WRONG…by all means, pour it into a glass and slurp away. To quote William Shakespeare, “A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” Carry on.
YESTERDAY’S CUCUMBER SOUP
Ingredients:
4 mini seedless cucumbers, peeled and chopped
1 gala apple, peeled, cored, and chopped
1 green onion, chopped
2-3 basil leaves
1/4 cup almond milk, unsweetened
1/4 cup Greek yogurt
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1 tablespoon lime juice
Diced apple, tomato bits, chive snips, and basil leaf for garnish
Instructions:
Reserving garnish to taste, place all remaining I ngredients in a blender. Alternate between Pulse and Liquify settings to purée until smooth. Transfer cucumber mixture into a covered container. Refrigerate 1-2 hours or overnight until chilled. Divide into shallow bowls. Serve garnished with apple chunks, diced tomatoes, chopped chives, and basil.
SOUPS CAN BE SO INVITING WHETHER THEY ARE PIPING HOT ON A COLD WINTER NIGHT OR CHILLED ON A HOT SUMMER AFTERNOON, LOVE GETTING YOU BLOGS SO THANKS FOR THE TIPS, CHINA
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I appreciate your visits! Happy Eating! 🌿🥒
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Expand your tastebuds! 🍃🥒
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Wow! Love this delicious cold soup recipe, just cant wait to try!
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The subtle flavor of cucumber is refreshing, in my opinion. 👏
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I never thought about it that way, but your right. And no . . I have no problemo with cold soup. Cold pizza . . . cold chicken . . cold beer . . . okay I’ll stop.
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Hmmm. Cold Foods. Sounds like a a new series from Gail’s Kitchen. lol
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Go for it! 👍
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‘Course I need to give you nod. How would you like to be known?
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Marco at Sorryless works. 🙂
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Perfect! 👏
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Much thanks!
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Simple, refreshing, and made in no time. Fantastic recipe!
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Thanks for the high praise, Erika. 😍
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With pleasure, Gail 😊
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This with the apple seems to be the trick. 😉 Thank you! Michael
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Of course! 🌟
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:-))
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This looks so good. I’ll have to try it:)
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I am honored. Blessings. 🍃🌸
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Yum
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A little cucumber goes a long way. 🥒
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I love cold soups and this sounds divine
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Such a good insight Gail, just about any smoothie, given a spoon, can turn into a soup, especially if you just add a bit of garnish! I know I’ve thought about that when making my strawberry soup, or peach soup.
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Thanks looks delicious!
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It’s wonderful for a first course. 🍃🥒
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I love cold soup, especially in summertime, and this one looks quick and refreshing! So delish!
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Thanks, Laura. It is refreshing and not heavy on the stomach. lol 🥒🌱
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Looks yummy and perfect for people living in the tropics!
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Great idea. Cooler foods provide nourishment in warm weather. 🌿🌱🍃
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