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Chilled Cucumber Soup with Dill and Vanilla

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Ingredients

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3 large cucumbers peeled, seeded and chopped into 2-inch pieces
2 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces (Yukon Golds work well)
1 small mild onion, peeled and chopped
5 cups broth (vegetable or chicken broth are best)
lemon or lime juice to taste
12 teaspoons Rain’s Choice Vanilla Extract (to taste)
3/4 cup Greek Yogurt or heavy cream (or blend of both)
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Fresh or dried Dill to taste
Freshly grated nutmeg (optional)

Instructions

In a 6-8 quart soup pot, add chopped cucumber, potatoes and onion. Add 5 cups of broth and a sprig or two of dill (or add 1 teaspoon of dried dill). Cook on medium-high until soup boils, then lower the heat to a medium simmer and cook until the vegetables are tender. Remove pot from heat and allow to rest. Remove dill sprigs if using. When soup is room temperature it can be refrigerated overnight and finished in the morning or continue finishing the soup.

Blend the vegetables a cup or two at a time in a blender, using just enough broth to create a smooth, semi-thick soup. You will likely have some leftover stock; save it for another purpose. You may also use it instead of yogurt or cream if you wish.

Add yogurt, cream or a blend of both. Taste and add lemon or lime juice and salt and pepper to taste. Add vanilla extract and chopped dill to taste. Season with salt and pepper.

Chill soup for several hours if the weather is hot; serve room temperature or hot if it’s chilly.

Notes

Fresh nutmeg to taste gives a warming flavor. To add spiciness, add some Siracha or other hot sauce to taste.