Ingredients: 3 seedless cucumbers, peeled and cut into chunks 1 yellow onion, diced 1 bulb of fennel, diced 3 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped 1 vegetable bouillon cube (Rapunzel: with sea salt & herbs) 1 cup of water 3 green onions, chopped 3 sprigs of fresh mint, stems discarded and leaves minced 1/4 cup of fresh cilantro, minced 2-3 stems of fresh dill, minced 1/2 Cup of sour cream or plain yogurt Juice from 1/2 lemon Salt and pepper to taste 1 cup ice Toasted garlic drizzling oil for garnish
Method: Saute the yellow onion, fennel, and garlic in a little oil on medium heat. When they are soft, add the vegetable bouillon cube plus 1 cup of water and let simmer until the bouillon cube is dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
Place all ingredients except the sour cream and ice in a blender and puree until smooth. Add the ice and blend until smooth again. Finally, add the sour cream and blend on low until combined. Adjust seasonings to taste. Serve right away, or chill for up to 2 hours. Float toasted garlic drizzling oil on top for garnish.