Yogurt And Cucumber Soup
- 1 4 pickling cucumbers or 2 cucumbers, peeled, seeded and diced
- 3 cups low-fat yogurt
- 1/4 cup scallion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons of fresh mint, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 3 tablespoons dried rose petals (available at Middle Eastern stores) (optional)
- 1 tablespoon of fresh mint or 1 tablespoon dried mint
- 1 pita bread, toasted and cut into squares
- Combine all ingredients except the last three. Mix thoroughly with 1 cup water.
- Refrigerate several hours or overnight.
- Just before serving stir in rose petals and add a few ice cubes. Garnish with additional mint and pita bread croutons.
cucumbers, lowfat yogurt, scallion, mint, fresh dill, fresh oregano, fresh tarragon, fresh thyme, garlic, raisins, walnuts, salt, petals, mint, pita bread
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/yogurt-and-cucumber-soup-128684 (may not work)