Nothing is more refreshing on a hot day than a nice bowl of soup – chilled soup that is! This is a no-cook soup, so you won’t be spending any time over a hot stove, either.
INGREDIENTS
- 4 cucumbers, peeled and seeded
- 1 small or 1/2 large clove garlic
- 1 cup plain yogurt, low-fat if desired
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus more to taste
- 1/4 cup water
- 4 scallions, white and green parts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3/4 cup fresh mint leaves, loosely packed
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
DIRECTIONS
- Cut 1 cucumber into small dice, and set aside for garnish. Cut others into large chunks. Combine cucumber chunks, garlic, yogurt, lemon juice, and water in a blender, and puree until smooth.
- Add scallions and mint leaves, reserving some of the mint for garnish, and puree briefly. Season with salt and pepper, and add more lemon juice if a tarter flavor is desired.
- Chill until ready to serve. Stir well before serving, and ladle into bowls or mugs, garnishing each serving with a big spoonful of diced cucumber and a sprig of mint.
