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Sun, 06/21/2009 - 20:15 — Guest

Today you can continue to be experimental in the art of making soups. You do not need exact recipes for soups, in making soups you can use your imagination as much is possible and experiment with seasonal vegetable and the ingredients in your kitchen. Choose which vegetable is your favourite and use different combinations. In June the weather is getting warmer, so this week we can make a chilled and very refreshing soup.

Recipe of the day:

Chilled Cucumber and Mint Soup
Serves two people
Preparation: 20 minute

Ingredients:
½ cucumber
4 ice cubes
2 tablespoon of cream
Pinch of sea salt and several fresh mint leafs

Method:
Put all the ingredients into a liquidiser and process for a few seconds.
You can serve immediately and you can decorate with a ring of cucumber and couple of mint leafs.
Soups are very important source of roughage. Liquidising improves the flavour.

Did you know?
…that cucumbers have a host of health benefits. They are rich in vitamin C, calcium, silica and potassium. Cucumber can contribute to clearer skin, glossier hair and stronger nails. Cucumber is diuretic and helps to flush the body of toxins. It also has properties which can be a help in case of constipation.

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