Raw Cucumber & Mint Soup
| January 28, 2015 |
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Cucumbers have a lot of health benefits stretching from reducing your risk of cancer, fights inflammation and protecting your brain. Here is another surprising benefit: Placing a cucumber slice on the roof of your mouth may help to rid your mouth of odor-causing bacteria.
This is a great weight loss recipe! During Summer, this cold soup is a wonderful refreshing meal if you prefer to have something salty and don't feel like a smoothie.
| Servings | Calories Per Serving | Effort |
| 2 | 112kcal | Easy |
Ingredients
- 2 cups cucumber peeled and chopped
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 cup celery chopped
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1/2 cup mint chopped
- 1/2 cup ice cubes
Preferences
| No. of Servings: | soups |
| Units: |
Instructions
- Blend the cucumber, celery, lemon juice, mint and salt.
- Add the yogurt and pulse until everything is mixed.
- Pour into glasses and garnish with cucumber and celery strips.
Nutrition Facts
Raw Cucumber & Mint Soup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 112
Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2g
3%
Saturated Fat 1g
5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 8mg
3%
Sodium 122mg
5%
Potassium 653mg
19%
Total Carbohydrates 17g
6%
Dietary Fiber 2g
8%
Sugars 12g
Protein 8g
16%
Vitamin A
11%
Vitamin C
24%
Calcium
28%
Iron
4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
