Cucumber & Yogurt Soup
Ingredients
1 large cucumber
2½ cups plain yogurt
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 lemon rind, finely grated
2 Tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
² ₃ cup ice water
Mint leaves, to garnish
Procedure
1. Rinse the cucumber and trim the ends. Do not peel.
2. Grate the cucumber into a bowl.
3. Stir in the yogurt, garlic, lemon rind, and chopped mint.
4. Season well with salt and pepper.
5. Cover the bowl and chill 1 hour.
6. Stir in ² ₃ cup ice water. Add more water if the soup seems a little thick.
7. Adjust the seasoning, then pour into chilled soup bowls.
8. Garnish with mint leaves.
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