The summer here in Chicago started off so cold. I was wearing a jacket to walk the dogs until the end of June. So, when the super hot temps rolled in, whew...I was taken by surprise!
When I was growing up, my grandmother would do all of her cooking in the early morning hours while the house was still cool. I am not as disciplined. I resort to salads, sandwiches, anything that doesn't require me to heat up the house.
The soup recipe that I am sharing today, if I may say so :), is absolutely delicious, beyond easy to make, and it won't heat up the house, or you!
The soup is tangy, a tad bit spicy, and so cool and fresh. Begin with the juice of 1 lemon, and then add more depending upon your taste. Great for lunch, or a light supper.
4-6 servings
Ingredients;
1 cucumber, peeled and chopped
10 stalks celery chopped
1 avocado chopped
Juice of 2 lemons
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cups water
salt and black pepper to taste
For garnish;
Grated radish
Plain Greek Yogurt(optional)
Place all ingredients(except garnish)in blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. If the soup is a little too thick, add more water and adjust seasonings. Refrigerate until cold.
To serve, garnish with a tablespoon of yogurt and grated radish.
Will keep in refrigerator for up to 3 days.
I even turned the soup into a smoothie by placing a handful of broccoli in my blender and then pouring in about a cup of the soup, blending until smooth. The perfect way to get an abundance of vitamins racing through your body.
If you give the soup a try, I hope you enjoy it!
Rhonda
This sounds delicious. A great way to cool down when it's hot. Temperatures here never get too hot, even when Cambridge recorded the hottest July day on record, we scored a perfect 27c. It's the Sea breeze that keeps it cooler. And I love it.
ReplyDeleteI'll be making this! It sounds cool and refreshing.
ReplyDeleteYears ago, my employer devised her own green soup recipe. Her young son had a friend over for lunch. The friend took one look at the green soup and said, "My mom doesn't let me eat stuff like this."