Iced Cucumber Soup(Mf)
3 kirby cucumbers 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups plain yogurt --whole milk or low fat 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 whole peeled garlic clove -- crushed --and skewered with a toot...
Ingredients
- 3kirby cucumbers
- 1teaspoonsalt
- 2cupplain yogurt
- 1whole peeled garlic clove -- crushed
- 1/4cupsnipped chives
- 1/2cupcrushed ice cubes -- optional
Directions
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3 kirby cucumbers 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups plain yogurt --whole milk or low fat 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 whole peeled garlic clo
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set aside for 15 minutes
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Transfer the cucumber cubes to a sieve, rinse them under water and pat dry with towels
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In a bowl combine the cucumbers and yogurt
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Gradually and slowly whisk in the olive oil, making sure yogurt absorbs it all
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Add the garlic clove and mint, cover and refrigerate until well chilled
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If taking the soup on a picnic, chill it first in a bowl, then transfer it to a thermos.) Before serving, remove the garlic cloves, give the
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adjust the seasoning