Since the girls started school, it feels like a whirlwind of nonstop activity! It seems as though I am even more time challenged than ever before.
I want to post this recipe, however, before the winter really sets in and no one can even think about making a cold soup. There is always the possibility of an Indian Summer.
This recipe is the outcome of one of my wonderful patient’s generosity. Bob shared with the group a few weeks ago some of his fresh, homegrown, basil, peppers and cucumbers. With such luscious produce, I experimented and came up with this recipe for cold cucumber soup.
This recipe is extremely fast and easy. It’s almost like salad in a bowl. And, it’s perfect for those time challenging moments when you want something slightly different and slightly fancy.
The measurements are imprecise and VERY flexible.
Ingredients
2 English cucumbers
1 zucchini
(The idea is to have twice as much cucumber to zucchini)
1/2 onion
1/2 pepper
1 lemon juiced
1/4 cup olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh basil, chopped
Water to desired consistency, but be careful not to add too much.
Instructions
Place all ingredients into food processor and blend to desired consistency.
Simple, easy & elegant!
I am happy to say that this was a successful experiment. Everyone loved it! The fresh basil made all the difference!
Nothing beats garden fresh produce.
Enjoy!
cookingforthetimechallenged 
I can imagine the basil would be the magic ingredient! 🌹 This is a new soup for me. A real summer treat on a hot day!
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Try it! It’s a bit of trial and error and the quality of the vegetables makes a big difference.
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You are so right. I actually like fresh (organic) basil grown from my pots in the summer. The soil is important as to the taste of the basil. Local cucumber is good. “Summer soup!” 🌺
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The soil also needs special nutrients? My patient said something about that too. Boy, a real labor of love. He said that he finds it very relaxing.
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Home grown cucumber also has a real taste. It makes a real difference.🥒
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THIS LOOKS LIKE A GREAT SOUP! I will be sure to make it. Cucumber is so refreshing!
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It came out surprisingly well. Fresh basil made a big difference.
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Your soup sounds and looks delicious, one for saving for the next Summer 🙂
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It doesn’t seem like it would work, but it did!
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I love the idea of the zucchini and cucumber together and being nice and quick is an added bonus ! Thanks so much for sharing 🙂
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Thank you for reading. This is so simple. I couldn’t believe it actually came out. 😊
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Very nice, it sure is a busy time!
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New school district and starting high school have raised the level of anxiety to new heights. It’s a good thing we only go through this once!
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Yes it can be very stressful! xxx
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Since we don’t have Indian Summer, but instead, we have a Floridian summer all year round, and since it usually gets pretty hot in the Sukkah at lunchtime, your soup is a great idea – I love it! Good Shabbos!
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Good Shabbat 🌷💐🌸
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