Chilled Cucumber Soup Recipe

This classic British summertime menu is ideal for a garden party at home, though you can easily bundle it all into a thermos and containers to transport to a picnic too. SERVINGS: 6 PREP TIME: 10 minutes TOTAL TIME:30 Minutes CALORIES: 133

INGREDIENTS:

• 4 cups peeled, seeded, chopped cucumber
• 2 cups water
• 2 cups natural set yogurt
• 1 clove garlic Several fresh mint leaves
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 ½ to 2 teaspoons salt
• ¼ teaspoon dill weed Chopped scallions (for garnish)

HOW TO MAKE IT:

1. Put all ingredients except scallions into blender and purée. Serve very cold.
2. Garnish with chopped scallions or chives.

  TİPS: If using a standard blender to purée the soup be sure not to fill the jar more than halfway; leave the hole in the lid open and cover loosely with a dishtowel to allow the heat to escape; and pour blended soup into a clean pot. NUTRITION FACTS: Calories 133 7% Fat 9g 13% Saturates 5g 25% Protein 4.7g 9% Carbs 7.7g 3% Sugars 4.5g 5%