Cold Cucumber Soup

adapted from Stefani Pomponi Butler’s City Mama Blog, August 7, 2005

serves 4 plentifully

2 large cucumbers, peeled, seeded and grated with a box grater or food
processor
1 finely minced garlic clove
a half-palmful of minced, fresh dill
2/3 cup Russian-style (thick) sour cream
2/3 cup Greek whole-milk yogurt (like Fage brand, available at Trader Joe's)
1/2 box organic free-range chicken broth
salt and white pepper to taste

Combine all ingredients, stir to blend, and chill.

Serve topped with any of the following (or combination thereof): chopped cucumber, fresh dill or mint, a dollop of sour cream or yogurt, snipped chives or green onions. Diced avocado is a nice addition as well.

This is a good hot weather item and is very easy to make. Adding a shot of lemon juice gives an extra lift!