Cucumber & Mint Soup

This recipe is for the maintenance portion of the hCG diet. An alternative to the vegetable choice. 120 calories per 7 ounce serving. The fat content varies on the choice of dairy.

Cucumber & Mint Soup

1 1/2 cups nonfat plain yogurt
1/2 cup low-fat sour cream (or 1/2 cup nonfat yogurt and 1 tablespoon lemon or lime juice)
1/3 cup mint leaves, plus a few extra sprigs for garnish
1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves
3 green onions, trimmed and roughly chopped
2 English cucumbers, peeled, and seeded and roughly chopped
1 clove garlic, roughly chopped
Salt and white pepper to taste

Put all of the ingredients into a blender and purée until smooth. Transfer to a bowl, cover and chill for at least 2 hours. Ladle into bowls and serve, garnished with sprigs of mint.