Lizzie's Cold Cucumber Soup

Name: Lizzie's Cold Cucumber Soup
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 10 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 large cucumbers, peeled; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 5 pints plain yogurt; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 3 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped; fresh ground white pepper; 2 tablespoons mint, chopped, as garnish

Submitted by Penny Stettinius

"My late MIL had a recipe for everything! Her chilled cucumber soup is unique with a slight taste of mint. Very refreshing on a hot summer day."

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Ready In:: 45mins
Ingredients:: 10
Serves:: 10

ingredients

4 large cucumbers, peeled
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₂ teaspoon sugar
2 garlic cloves, crushed
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
5 pints plain yogurt
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped
fresh ground white pepper
2 tablespoons mint, chopped, as garnish

directions

Grate cucumbers and place in a colander to drain with the 1/2 tsp of salt for at least 30 minutes.
Pour all ingredients into blender and blend until smooth.
Pour into chilled soup tureen.
Garnish with chopped mint.
Serve very cold.