Chilled Cucumber Yogurt Soup

This refreshing soup is best served with a dollop of yogurt and a few drops of good-quality olive oil. For a bit of crunch, add a tablespoon of diced cucumbers. If you're serving it as a main dish, combine it with Parmesan biscuits, scones or your favorite bread.

Category: Soups & stews, Vegetarian

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• Yields 500ml of soup
• Prep time: 15min
• Difficulty: Basic

Ingredients

• 400g peeled and diced cucumbers (about 2 medium)
• 120g natural yogurt
• zest of 1/2 lemon
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon wasabi paste
• generous pinch of salt
• some freshly ground pepper
• pinch of chili flakes

Directions

Combine all the ingredients in a blender and process until smooth. Adjust seasoning if necessary and chill for 30 minutes before serving.

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