Cookbook:Cucumber and Buttermilk Soup

Cucumber and Buttermilk Soup
Category	Soup recipes
Servings	4 quarts
Time	30 minutes
Difficulty

Cookbook | Recipes | Ingredients | Equipment | Techniques | Cookbook Disambiguation Pages | Recipes | Soup

A cold tangy soup, refreshing and unique.

Ingredients

• 5 hot house cucumbers
• 4 cups scallions
• 6 cups buttermilk
• 1 cup cream
• 2 tbsp tarragon
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp sugar
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste

Procedure

1. Peel cucumbers.
2. Dice into ¼-inch dice.
3. Finely chop scallions.
4. Mix everything together.

Notes, tips, and variations

• Dill can be substituted for tarragon.