Cucumber and melon gazpacho

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2largesCucumbers; peeled and seeded
1mediumGalia melon; peeled and seeded
1bunchRocket leaves
3Sprigs dill
3Sprigs mint
2tablespoonsTarragon vinegar
1smallClov garlic; peeled
1smallGreen chilli; seeded
290millilitresCarrot juice or mixed vegetable juice
150millilitresGreek yoghurt
6tablespoonsOlive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Ice; crushed
1Sprigs dill

Directions

GARNISH

Finely dice half 1 cucumber and 1 slice of melon and reserve. Chop the remaining cucumber and melon roughly and put into a liquidizer with the rocket, dill, mint, vinegar, garlic, chilli and half the carrot or mixed vegetable juice. Liquidize to a smooth paste and gradually blend in the remaining juice, yoghurt and oil.

Season to taste with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until cold.

To serve pour into 6 individual soup bowls and garnish with the reserved cucumber and melon, crushed ice cubes and sprigs of dill.

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