How to Make Cucumber Soup — The Victorian Way

yogurt

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olive oil

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Avocado oil offers a similar flavor with health benefits.

Peel 20 cucumbers, scoop out the seeds, and chop them.

Cover the chopped cucumbers with salt to draw out moisture and bitterness, and let them sit for about an hour.

Drain the cucumbers after an hour.

In a pot, cover the cucumbers with stock and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.

Pass the cucumbers through a fine sieve to create a puree.

Mix cream with arrowroot for thickening the soup.

Heat the mixture slowly, ensuring it doesn't boil, until thickened.

Serve the soup in a terrine and garnish with chopped parsley.

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