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Astro Original Balkan Style 0% Plain 750g Family Tub

Astro Original Balkan Style 1% Plain 750g Family Tub

Minted Cucumber Soup

Preparation time:
10 minutes

Yield:
4 to 6 servings

INGREDIENTS

1 tbsp olive oil 15 mL
1 medium onion, finely chopped 1
1 garlic clove, minced 1
1 large English cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped 1
4 cups chicken or vegetable broth 1 L
2 tbsp each, fresh mint and parsley, chopped 25 mL
1 ½ cups Astro Original Balkan Style Plain yogourt, 0% or 1% 375 mL
  salt and pepper to taste  

PREPARATION

  1. Cook onion and garlic in the oil in a saucepan over med-high heat until translucent. Add half of the cucumber, mint and parsley and all of the broth, bring to the boil, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  2. Remove from heat and place in a blender or food processor process until almost smooth. Add Astro yogourt, remaining cucumber, mint and parsley and process until blended but still chunky.
  3. If serving warm return to saucepan and heat over low heat or chill for several hours and serve cold.