A delicious soup that can be served at room temperature or chilled.
Cucumber, Herb, and Spring Onion Soup
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons bland vegetable oil such as canola
- 2 cups chopped spring onions (scallions, both white and green parts)
- 1 small garlic clove, chopped
- 2 cups coarsely chopped cucumber, peeled, seeded if the seeds are large and coarsely chopped
- 1 cup fresh herbs (such as cilantro or mint)
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon or lime juice
- ½ teaspoon or more salt
- Freshly ground pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin, or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne or red pepper flakes, or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
Directions
Put the oil in a pot, add the spring onions and garlic and cook over medium-low heat, stirring, to soften them; do not let them brown. Add the cucumber and cook it gently until it starts to soften, without letting it color. Stir in the greens and heat only until they wilt, no more. Add the yogurt. With a hand-held blender or in a food mill or processor, chop the ingredients; stop short of a purée, leaving some texture. Add the lemon juice, salt, chili and cumin. Taste carefully for balance of seasonings. Serve at room temperature or chilled.
Source:
Adapted from Edible Boston