Chilled Cucumber Soup

• English cucumbers or 2 regular cucumbers, peeled and cubed1
• cup sliced green onion, white and green1⁄2 cup
• cup cottage cheese↗1⁄2 cup
• cup plain yogurt↗1⁄2 cup
• cup chicken broth↗1⁄2 cup
• tablespoons lemon juice↗1 1⁄2 tablespoons
• teaspoon lemon zest↗1 teaspoon
• kosher salt and pepper (start with 1/4 teaspoon of each)
• tablespoons finely diced sweet red peppers4 tablespoons

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Put everything except the red pepper dice into a blender container and puree until smooth.

2. 2

   Chill at least one hour.

3. 3

   Serve topped with red pepper dice.

4. 4

   Variation: Use about 1/4 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves instead of the green onion.

5. 5

   Makes 2 generous or 4 small servings.