Refreshing Chilled Cucumber Soup

This chilled cucumber soup is a perfect dish to beat the summer heat. Made with fresh cucumbers, yogurt, and herbs, it is refreshing and light. The soup is easy to prepare and can be served as an appetizer or a light lunch. Enjoy the cooling flavors of cucumber in every spoonful of this delicious soup.

Ingredients

• Cucumbers - 2 large
• Yogurt - 1 cup
• Lemon Juice - 2 tablespoons
• Dill - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Mint - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black Pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Olive Oil - 2 tablespoons
• Cucumber Slices - for garnish
• Dill Sprigs - for garnish

Directions

1. Peel and chop the cucumbers into small pieces.
2. In a blender or food processor, blend the chopped cucumbers until smooth.
3. Add the yogurt, lemon juice, dill, mint, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to the blended cucumbers. Blend again until well combined.
4. Transfer the soup to a large bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to chill.
5. Before serving, drizzle olive oil over the chilled soup and garnish with cucumber slices and dill sprigs.
6. Serve the chilled cucumber soup in individual bowls and enjoy!

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