Soupa tsatziki(cold yogurt soup)

 
                     SOUPA TSATZIKI (COLD YOGURT SOUP)
 
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 Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Soups                            Vegetables
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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      1/2   c            Hothouse cucumber
                         -peeled, seeded & grated
                         Salt -- to taste
   12       c            Thick yogurt
    1                    Garlic clove -- minced
    1                    Lemon, optional
                         -finely grated zest &
                         -juice only
    2       tb           Finely chopped fresh dill
    2       T            Finely chopped fresh mint
    2       tb           Fruity olive oil
    1       c            -Water (approximately)
 
   Salt the grated cucumber lightly to season it.  Beat the yogurt with a
   wooden spoon until it is smooth and add it to the cucumber.  Add the
   garlic, lemon zest and juice (if using), dill, mint, and olive oil.
   Stir well, adding water, until it is the consistency of thick soup.
   Serve well chilled in small bowls, with a table full of 'mezethes'.
  
 
 
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