This refreshing soup is perfect for spring and summer - you puree the cucumber to make a smooth soup and our Damya Unfiltered Olive Oil perfectly balances the tanginess of the yogurt fresh herbs.

-Naouel

 

Makes 6 servings

Ingredients 

  • 2 cucumbers
  • 2  onions
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • 1 and 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 and 1/4 cup of milk of your choice
  • 15 fresh mint leaves
  • A dozen sprigs of basil
  • 2 tbsp. chopped parsley
  • Dash of paprika powder
  • 6 tbsp Damya Unfiltered Olive Oil
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Peel, halve, seed and slice the cucumbers 
  2. Slice the  onions
  3. Peel and chop the garlic
  4. Wash, pat dry and finely chop the fresh mint and basil leaves
  5. Pour the sliced cucumbers, onions, garlic, mint, basil, parsley, milk, and the Greek yogurt into the bowl of a food processor. Add the Damya Unfiltered Olive Oil and a teaspoon of paprika powder, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix for several seconds until smooth.
  6. Present as an aperitif or starter accompanied by toasted bread with Damya Olive Oil infused with garlic

 

Optional: Sauté 2 tbsp breadcrumbs with paprika in Olive Oil; add for additional garnish as shown.

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