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Chilled Cucumber Soup with Farm Fresh Herbs
This chilled cucumber soup with farm fresh herbs is the epitome of fresh summer dining: cool cucumbers and handfuls of fresh herbs are blended with creamy Greek yogurt and a swirl of good olive oil. Toss a few ice cubes directly into the blender, too, if you're too impatient to let it cool in the fridge before eating!
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INGREDIENTS
- 5 Potatoes
- 1.5 Cup shredded zucchini
- 3/4 Cup shredded cheese
- 3/ Cup milk
- 1/3 Cup coriander, chopped
- 1/3 Cup basil, chopped
- Parmesan, to sprinkle
- Salt and pepper, to season
METHOD
- Chop the potatoes in half, boil until very tender and drain.
- In a bowl, combine the potatoes and zucchini. Add the grated cheese, milk, coriander, basil, salt and pepper, and mix thoroughly.
- On a baking tray, spoon out the zucchini-potato mixture and form into balls.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan and grated cheese, and bake at 350°F for 15 minutes.
- When golden, remove from oven... and enjoy!