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

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