HOT WEATHER. COOL EATS// bon appetite

ITS A HEATWAVE.

I don't usually write or share recipes on the blog but with the extreme heat  all i can wish for
is cool drinks and cooler food to nibble on.

Luckily for me my mom in law is a Great cook and shared her recipe  for a delicious cold soup.
And  believe me it is perfect for such a heatwave or anytime in the summer.

LE  COOL CUCUMBER SOUP - Refreshing cool soup and simple to make. 

1 english cucumber shredded
1 tsp,  vegetable oil
4 cups  cold water
2 or 3 vegetable soup cubes
3 gloves garlic grated fine
1 500ml plain yogurt or plain sour cream - low fat optional
 1 tbsp lemon juice to taste
pepper  and salt
parsley or dill  garnish

Shred the cucumber , place oil in pot  and saute the cucumber  and garlic till soft or mussy.
Chill in refrigerator.
once cucumbers are  chilled-   add container of plain yogurt, water, Dissolve soup cubes in microwave with a bit of water.  Add to the rest of fluid.
Finally add the lemon juice, pepper and salt to your taste.
Puree with hand puree if you want it smooth, but i serve it as it is.

Chill till cold,  garnish with fresh parsley .
 Serve with garlic toast , fresh deli meats and a fine white wine.

BON APPETITE