Vegetarian Cooking for Mommies Publisher: Lulu.com © 2008 by Laura Theodore ISBN: 0557019915

Reprinted with permission from the author, Laura Theodore.

Cool Cucumber Soup
Serves 4

Ingredients

• 2 medium cucumbers, peeled, seeds removed, and chopped (reserve 4 thin slices for garnish)
• 10-12 ounces silken tofu,* drained, and cubed
• 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon dried dill
• 1/2 medium sweet onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• Salt and pepper (to taste)

*Silken is nice, but any style will do.

Directions

Place all ingredients in blender or food processor. Blend until the texture is very thick and “creamy.” Chill for 3-4 hours. About 1/2 hour before serving, chill 4 decorative soup bowls. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with one cucumber slice topped with a sprinkle of dried dill.