Cucumber Soup

== Description ==
Serve with Garlic Shrimp and rice.
== Ingredients ==
* 1 tbsp vegetable oil
* 1 lb hydroponic cucumbers or small, pickling cucumbers (peel if waxed), chopped
* 1 medium onion, chopped
* 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
* 3 cup low sodium chicken broth (remove fat)
* ground pepper to taste
* small amount of salt (optional)
* ¼ cup plain, non-fat yogurt
* 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
== Directions ==
# In a large saucepan, warm the oil over medium heat.
# Add the cucumbers, onion, and red pepper.
# Cook until all the vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.
# Stir in the chicken broth and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
# Remove from heat.
# In a blender or food processor, puree the soup until very smooth and then return it to the saucepan.
# Bring to a simmer and season to taste with salt (optional) and pepper.
# Serve hot, topped with a tablespoon of yogurt and sprinkling of parsley.
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