Chilled cucumber soup

Chilled cucumber soup is one of most refreshing cold soups for hot summer days. It is incredibly easy to make, and you can even make it the day before.

Melt some butter in a pot. Add roughly chopped spring onion and salt. After a few minutes add 1-2 cloves of garlic and roughly chopped cucumbers (3-4 pieces). Then stir in a tbs of flour. Gradually add the chicken stock and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and cook for 10minutes, season to taste with salt (if needed), pepper, and garlic powder for a more aromatic flavour. Cool quickly and purée it in a blender. When smooth, put it in the fridge to chill.

Just before serving stir in the fresh cream or oat cream, check the seasoning. Garnish your chilled cucumber soup with fresh or dry dill.

This is so easy that there is nothing you can do wrong.  Tell yourself “well done”, it took you 15 minutes only. Smile proudly while enjoying this lovely, creamy, chilled cucumber soup on a hot summer day.