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Wow Really Cool Chilled Cucumber Soup With Pesto Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

pesto
2 cups lightly packed arugula leaves
1 clove garlic
1/2 cup (2 1/4-oz. package.) sliced or slivered almonds, toasted
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp. olive oil
salt to taste
soup
2 12- to 14-oz. cucumbers , preferably english or european, peeled and seeded
2 scallions, with green tops, cut into chunks
1 cup nonfat buttermilk
pinch white pepper
salt to taste

Directions:

To make Pesto:
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Put arugula and garlic in a food processor, and process. Add almonds and Parmesan cheese, and process again. With motor running, pour in oil, and process until a thick paste forms. Add salt to taste. Set aside.
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To make Soup:
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Put cucumbers, scallions and buttermilk in a food processor or blender, and puree. Season with pepper and salt. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or longer if possible.
To serve, ladle soup into bowls. Spoon about 1/2 tablespoon pesto into each bowl, and serve soup. Serve remaining pesto in a bowl on side.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	110.52 Kcal (463 kJ)
Calories from fat	75.83 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.43g	13%
Cholesterol	8.16mg	3%
Sodium	111.05mg	5%
Potassium	206.82mg	4%
Total Carbs	4.79g	2%
Sugars	3.1g	12%
Dietary Fiber	1.2g	5%
Protein	4.3g	9%
Vitamin C	4.1mg	7%
Iron	0.2mg	1%
Calcium	123.4mg	12%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	84.76 Kcal (355 kJ)
Calories from fat	58.15 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.46g	13%
Cholesterol	6.26mg	3%
Sodium	85.17mg	5%
Potassium	158.62mg	4%
Total Carbs	3.67g	2%
Sugars	2.38g	12%
Dietary Fiber	0.92g	5%
Protein	3.3g	9%
Vitamin C	3.1mg	7%
Iron	0.2mg	1%
Calcium	94.6mg	12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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