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.