Ingredients
3 medium cucumbers
6 cup yogurt
2 tbsp white vinegar
1 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp finely chopped mint
1 1/2 tsp finely chopped dill
1 salt
Directions
Peel cucumbers and slice lengthwise into halves. Scoop out seeds from
each half with spoon. Coarsely grate cucumbers to measure about 3
cups. Place yogurt in deep bowl and whisk or stir until completely
smooth. Gently but thoroughly stir in grated cucumbers, vinegar, oil,
garlic, mint and dill. Season to taste with salt. Refrigerate soup 2
hours or until thoroughly chilled. Place ice cube in each serving, if
desired. Makes 2 to 2 1/2 quarts
Servings: 8 servings
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Categories: Soup; Vegetable
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