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Marionne’s Cucumber Gazpacho

My neighbor, Marionne Epalle is a wonderful and intuitive cook. Everything she makes is memorable including this delightful and easy cold soup served at a socially distant dinner not long ago. 

Serves 3 – 4 

Ingredients 

  • 2 large European style cucumbers, seeded and coarsely chopped

  • 1 to 2cups Greek style yogurt (Start with 1 cup and add more if you wish depending on your taste.)

  • Freshly squeezed lime juice from 1 medium lime

  • 1/4 cup olive oil, divided  

  • 2 -3 Tbs. white vinegar

  • A generous handful of mint, coarsely chopped 

  • A shallot or one clove garlic, coarsely chopped 

  • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 

  • ¼ honeydew or other similar melon, chopped finely for garnish 

Method 

  • Blend the cucumbers, the yogurt, the lime juice, most of the olive oil, white vinegar, mint, and the shallot in a blender until thoroughly combined and very, very smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste. 

  • If you wish, press through a sieve for an even creamier texture. 

  • Pour into bowls and top with remaining olive oil and a handful of melon.

  • Serve very cold.