Cucumber Gazpacho with Mint Paste

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This is a great, refreshing soup on a hot day. It is made in minutes. You can also make parsley paste and serve it with the soup, just substitute parsley for mint. Serve with crusty bread or garlic bread.

birds eye view of cucumber gazpacho topped with mint paste and a mint sprig on the side
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 2 large cucumbers, peeled and halved lengthwise

  • ½ (16 ounce) container sour cream

  • 1 pinch white sugar

  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper

  • ½ bunch fresh mint leaves

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, or more to taste

  • 1 tablespoon chopped hazelnuts

  • ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste

  • ½ teaspoon lemon juice, or more to taste

Directions

  1. Scrape cucumber seeds into a fine mesh sieve and press out as much liquid as possible. Reserve liquid and roughly chop cucumbers.

  2. Combine cucumbers and cucumber liquid in the bowl of a food processor; process until smooth.

  3. Whisk cucumber puree and sour cream together in a bowl. Season with sugar and cayenne. Cover and refrigerate.

  4. Mash together mint, olive oil, and hazelnuts in a mortar and pestle until a paste forms. Season with salt and lemon juice.

  5. Divide gazpacho between individual bowls and place a spoonful of mint paste on top of each.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

165 Calories
16g Fat
6g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 165
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g 20%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 17mg 6%
Sodium 216mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 6g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 2g 4%
Vitamin C 7mg 7%
Calcium 70mg 5%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 211mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.