Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons reduced-fat butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 3 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup diced peeled potato
  • 4 cups diced cucumbers
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons snipped fresh dill
  • Garnish
  • cucumber, slices (optional)
  • dill sprigs (optional)
  • fresh edible flower (optional)
  • toasted walnut pieces (optional)

Method

  • In a saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat.
  • Add onion, cook 10 minutes.
  • Add broth and potato; bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low, simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes.
  • Add cucumbers, continue to simmer 10 minutes, until vegetables are very tender.
  • Let soup cool slightly.
  • Working in batches in blender, puree soup mixture until smooth.
  • Transfer to 2 quart bowl.
  • Whisk in yogurt, salt and pepper until well blended.
  • Cover; refrigerate until well chilled.
  • When ready to serve, stir in dill.
  • Garnish if desired.