Chilled Cucumber and Mint Soup

Ingredients:

=> 250 ml / 9 oz of Water
=> 600 g / 1 lb of Plain Yogurt
=> 4 cloves of Garlic (chopped)
=> 1 tbsp of Olive Oil
=> 1 tsp of White Vinegar
=> 1 tbsp of Fresh Mint (chopped)
=> 1 Cucumber (cut into half length-ways, seeds-out & discarded and flesh diced)
=> Salt to taste
=> Black Pepper to taste

For Garnish:

=> 3 tbsp of Fresh Mint (chopped)
=> 3 Spring Onions (trimmed & thinly sliced)

Preparation:

= In a blender, whiz the water, yogurt, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, mint and one quarter of cucumber until smooth. Season well with salt and pepper.

= Pour into a large bowl and stir-in the remaining cucumber. Cover with cling-film and chill for an hour.

= Check and adjust the seasoning.

= Serve with sprinkled mind and a handful of chopped spring onion slices.

[serves 4 to 6]

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