Cucumber and Mint Soup
Author Regan Baroni
Ingredients
- 4 seedless cucumbers, peeled
- 3 large garlic cloves, minced
- 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
Instructions
- Dice one of the cucumbers, and set aside for garnish. Cut the others into large chunks.
- Combine cucumber chunks, garlic, yogurt, lemon juice, water, scallions and mint leaves in a Vitamix or blender and puree until smooth.
- Taste and adjust flavors as needed.
- Chill for two hours or until ready to serve.
- Stir well before serving and ladle into bowls
- Garnish each serving with diced cucumber and a light sprinkle of fresh ground pepper.
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