Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
What these numbers assume — 9 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken | 100g cooked | 165 |
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Yogurt | 170g plain Greek | 100 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Bell Pepper | 1 medium (119g) | 31 |
| Cucumber | 1/2 cup sliced (52g) | 16 |
| Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Parsley | 1 tbsp chopped fresh (3.8g) | 1 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 1 tbl vegetable oil
- 1 lb hydroponic cucumbers or small, pickling cucumbers (peel if waxed), chopped
- 1 med onion, chopped
- 1 med red bell pepper, chopped
- 3 cup low sodium chicken broth (remove fat)
- ground pepper to taste
- small amount of salt (optional)
- 1/4 cup plain, nonfat yogurt
- 1 tbl 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.
Category:Guatemalan Recipes
Category:Guatemalan Soups