Bulgarian Cucumber Soup

Ingredients:
• 1 1/2 c cucumbers, pared and seeded
• 2 T olive oil
• 1 t salt
• 1/4 t white pepper
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 T fresh dill, chopped
• 1/4 to 1 c chopped walnuts
• 1 to 1 1/2 c yogurt or sour cream

Mix together oil, salt, pepper, garlic, dill, and walnuts. Marinate cucumber in this mixture for 2-6 hours in the refrigerator.

Puree mixture in blender. When ready to serve, mix in cream. Put 1-2 ice cubes in each bowl and pout in soup.

From: The Joy of Cooking by Rombauer and Becker

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