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Sep 24, 2010

SUMMER PASTA SOUP WITH HERBED CUCUMBER


Makes: 8 Servings

4oz of any small pasta shape, such as Acine di Pepe, Ozro, Ditalini or Alphabets, uncooked
3 medium cucumbers, peeled, seeded and cut into chunks
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups plain low-fat yogurt or light sour cream
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsps minced dill
2 tbsps snipped chives
2 tbsps minced flat-leaf parsley
2 tbsps minced mint
salt and white pepper to taste

Garnish:
Cucumber, thinly sliced
Herb Sprigs
Snipped chives

1. Prepare pasta according to package directions.
2. Drain and set aside in large bowl.
3. Process cucumber chunks in a food processor or blender until smooth.
4. Add remaining ingredients and pulse until well blended.
5. Stir in pasta. Serve soup well chilled with any of the above garnishes.

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