Cucumber Mint Cold Soup using a Küken
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Prepare to be whisked away to a sun-soaked Mediterranean terrace with this refreshing Cucumber and Mint Cold Soup! Originating from the heart of summer, this dish is as cool as a cucumber and as lively as a minty breeze. Perfect for those scorching days, it blends the crispness of fresh cucumbers with the aromatic zing of mint, creating a symphony of flavors that dances on your palate. Fun fact: cucumbers are made up of about 95% water, making them the ultimate hydrating snack, while mint has been used for centuries for its digestive properties. So, not only is this soup a treat for your taste buds, but it's also a light and healthy way to keep your cool when the heat is on!
Ingredients
- 500 g Cucumber
- 10 g Mint
- 200 g Water
- 5 g Salt
- 2 g Pepper
- 20 g Olive oil
Steps
Cucumber and Mint Prep
- Peel, cut in pieces, and add 500 g of cucumber in a bowl.
- Add 10 g of mint in the bowl.
Cold Soup Base
- Add 200 g of water, 5 g of salt, 2 g of pepper in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 20sec / 0°C / Speed 8.
- Add 20 g of olive oil in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 5sec / 0°C / Speed 3.
Final Touches
- Pour the content of the food processor bowl in the bowl.
- Garnish with the reserved cucumber slices and mint leaves.
- Drizzle a bit of olive oil on top.
- Serve Immediately.
