chilled cucumber soup with fresh herbs and lemon preserves

 simple and delicious, top your favorite cucumber soup with...

preserved lemons
tomatoes
tarragon
 mint
 

cucumber soup

• 2 cups Greek yogurt plain, full fat
• 2 cucumbers peeled and sliced
• 1 shallot minced
• 1 clove of garlic minced
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• Juice of 1 lime
• 1-3 teaspoons fresh chopped dill
• Kosher salt to taste

Instructions

1. Lay sliced cucumbers on a sheet pan covered with 2 layers of paper towel. Salt cucumbers liberally. Let them "sweat", about 20 minutes, to release moisture.
2. In a blender or food processor, add cucumbers, yogurt, shallot, garlic, fresh dill, lime juice and ground cumin.
3. Puree until smooth, about 1 minute.
4. Check seasoning and add salt if necessary.
5. Chill at least an hour before serving.
6. Makes 3 cups