| Dehydrating Cucumbers: |
| Place cucumbers whole into boiling water for a few minutes to soften. |
| Cut with a stainless steel knife or blade and place on dehydrator. |
| Dehydrate about 10 hours. |
| Preparing Soup: |
| Add all ingredients into a pot with 6 1/2 cups boiling water and place the lid on. |
| Bring soup to a rolling boil, then reduce the heat to medium and cook for 30 minutes. |