A cool soup on a hot summer afternoon is not only soothing but also rather healthy! Add as much Tabasco as you can handle…
SERVES 2 | Preparation time: 15 minutes
• 1 cucumber, halved lengthways, de-seeded and roughly chopped
• 1 yellow or green pepper, de-seeded and roughly chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 small bunch of mint, chopped
• 4 spring onions, chopped
• 150ml pot fat-free natural yogurt
• 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
• Few shakes green Tabasco sauce
• Chopped herbs to serve
• Salt and white pepper to taste
1. In a food processor or blender, blend all the ingredients together, reserving a little yogurt for decoration. Blend until smooth.
2. Add a little extra vinegar, Tabasco and plenty of seasoning to taste.
3. Refrigerate until ice cold, then stir to combine the soup if it has separated.
4. Serve with a little more yogurt, chopped herbs and a few ice cubes if you like.