Sunday, June 21, 2020

Cucumber Herb Soup

Ingredients
  • 1 pound cucumbers, peeled, halved lengthwise and seeded
  • 1 1/2 cups plain whole milk yogurt plus 1/4 cup water
  • 1-2 garlic cloves, smashed
  • 2 scallions
  • ½ jalapeño, seeded
  • ½ cup packed mixed fresh herbs (like mint, parsley, dill, tarragon, basil and cilantro)
  • ½ teaspoon sherry or white wine vinegar
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 4 slices baguette or other bread, toasted
  • 1 avocado
  • ½ lemon
  • 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
  •  olive oil for drizzle
  • 1 ear of corn, shucked, kernels sliced off
  •  Fresh dill, for serving
Instructions
    1. In the bowl of a blender or food processor, combine cucumber, yogurt, garlic, scallions, jalapeño, fresh herbs, sherry vinegar and salt. Blend until smooth and adjust seasoning as needed.
    2. Smash avocado slices on the toasted bread. Sprinkle with crumbled feta, squeeze the juice of the lemon half over the top and finish each with a drizzle of olive oil and some pepper. 
    3. Garnish soup with corn kernels and a drizzle of olive oil. Serve avocado toast on the side.