Someone at work put the idea in my head, cold cucumber soup. Trust me I know that right about now you are going "ewwww" in your head, but it really is amazing on a hot day. there are a ton of variations but this is how I make it; take it or leave it.....and yes this might actually be a recipe of sorts, which is very rare and difficult since I don't really use them.
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3-4 medium cucumbers from the garden (or a friends)
2-3 cloves garlic
2=3 stalks of celery
1 cup sour cream
1 cup 1/2 and 1/2
optional
2 table spoons smoked paprika or chipotle powder
1 segment preserved lemon with juice
salt and pepper to taste
chop up the garlic, celery, sprinkle with the smoked paprika and sweat them in a pan till they are soft
peel and 1/4 lengthwise the cukes, cut out most of the seeds and chop them
when the celery and garlic are soft take them off the burner and let them cool for a bit.
put the cukes and celery/garlic into a blender in small batches and blend until smooth. you may have to add some 1/2 and 1/2 or chicken broth to make this work. it should be thick but smooth. add the sour cream and blend it into the soup. put it in the fridge for at least an hour....and then enjoy....its really very good.....try something new
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