Middle Eastern Cucumber Soup
The New York Times, June 22, 1988
Marian Burros
Yield: 3 servings as a main dish, 6 as a first course

3 cups plain low-fat yogurt
1 1/2 cups grated cucumber
1/2 cup seedless raisins
3/4 cup cold water
3/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
1 clove garlic, minced
Salt and white pepper to taste
Put the yogurt in a bowl and beat it with a rotary beater or whisk until smooth. Add the cucumber and the raisins. Blend in the cold water. Add the walnuts, garlic, salt and pepper. Blend well and chill thoroughly.

Note: To make the soup heartier stir in soaked bulgur.

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