Cucumber soup

Cucumber soup

Whether you are experiencing “empty nest syndrome” or want to make sure your children are equipped to step out on their own, these summer recipes, extracted from Help! There’s a stove in my kitchen by Annabel Frere (Random House Struik – Struik Lifestyle), are healthy, quick and easy.

SERVES 2 TO 3

• 1 chicken or vegetable stock cube, or  1 Tbsp stock powder
• 1 Tbsp boiling water
• 1 cup cold water
• 1 large cucumber, washed and diced
• 1 cup plain yoghurt
• 1 mint leaf, chopped
• 1 tsp garlic and herb seasoning
• Salt and pepper to taste

Dissolve the stock cube or powder in the boiling water and then top up with the cold water. Blitz everything in a blender and chill in the fridge. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and serve.

Recipes extracted from Help! There’s a stove in my kitchen by Annabel Frere (Random House Struik – Struik Lifestyle)