Cold yogurt gazpacho

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3mediumsCucumbers
6cupsYogurt
2tablespoonsWhite vinegar
1tablespoonOlive oil
3Garlic cloves; minced
1tablespoonFinely chopped mint
teaspoonFinely chopped dill
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 2½ quarts

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