Cucumber Soup

Directions

1. 1
   Pare 1 cucumber.
2. 2
   Cut both into slices (reserve 6 slices for garnish, refrigerate wrapped).
3. 3
   Pour 1/4 cup buttermilk and 1/2 cucumber slices into blender, beat until smooth, add remaining slices, salt, pepper and onion.
4. 4
   Beat until smooth.
5. 5
   Stir in remaining buttermilk.
6. 6
   Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or very cold.
7. 7
   Serves 6 to 8.
8. 8
   Add garnishes before serving.
9. 9
   (Cut up chives may also serves as garnishes.)