Minty Cucumber Soup Recipe

7 sm Cucumbers, peeled, halved,

-and seeded 1 Clove garlic, minced

2 c Chicken broth

3 c Plain low-fat yogurt

2 ts Salt (or to taste)

1 ts White pepper (or to taste)

1 1/4 c Fresh mint leaves

1 ts Lemon juice

3 Radishes, finely chopped

6 Sprigs mint

Cut 6 of the cucumbers into 1 inch pieces. Cut the remaining cucumber into 1/4-inch dice and reserve. Combine 6 cucumbers and garlic in food processor and process for 30 seconds. Add next 6 ingredients and process until smooth. Pass mixture through food mill or fine mesh strainer into a mixing bowl. Chill, covered, for 3 hours. To serve, ladle into individual bowls. Garnish with radishes, reserved cucumber, and a sprig of mint. Serves 6 from "The New Basics Cookbook" by Julee Rosso & Sheila Lukins: * The Polka Dot Palace BBS 1-201-822-3627 Posted by EPONA