Ingredients

  • 3 medium cucumbers
  • 1/2 c. chopped onions
  • 2 Tbsp. butter
  • 1 Tbsp. flour
  • 2 c. rich chicken broth
  • 1 tsp. seasoned salt
  • 1 1/2 c. dairy sour cream
  • 3/4 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1/8 tsp. dried dill

Method

  • Pare and slice 2 cucumbers (about 3 cups).
  • Cook with onions in butter until soft.
  • Stir in flour; add broth slowly.
  • Cover; simmer until cucumbers are tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Cool slightly; add seasoned salt.
  • Whirl smooth in blender or processor.
  • Chill well. Pare remaining cucumber and scoop out seeds.
  • Grate the cucumber medium coarse.
  • Add to chilled soup base along with sour cream. Blend in lemon juice and dill.