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
• ⅔ 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 ⅔ 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.

Makes 6 servings.