Chilled Cucumber Soup
 

Chilled Cucumber Soup

1 Servings

I adapted this one from a recipe in Cafe Beaujolais.

1 cup peeled, seeded & minced English cucumbers
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons minced scallions
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup creme fraiche
1/2 tablespoon fresh dill weed, minced
salt
white pepper
1 tablespoon toasted chopped walnuts

Combine all ingredients except walnuts and refrigerate for 4 hours or more. Garnish with walnuts (optional) to serve.

Amount Per Serving
Calories 531 Calories from Fat 412
Percent Total Calories From:
Fat 78% Protein 7% Carb. 15%

Nutrient Amount per % Daily
Serving Value
Total Fat 46 g 70%
Saturated Fat 26 g 130%
Cholesterol 95 mg 32%
Sodium 1280 mg 53%
Total Carbohydrate 20 g 7%
Dietary Fiber 1 g 5%
Sugars 0 g
Protein 9 g

Vitamin A 32% Vitamin C 42% Calcium 0% Iron 6%

CanI ask a stupid question? WHat is creme fraiche? This sounds really good and I would love to try it.

~Michelle