^[1]Here’s a nearly-instant cold soup. Cucumbers are undoubtedly one of the most refreshing of veggies. So on a very hot day, if you want to be as cool as one, serve this lilting cucumber soup.

Serves: 6

• 4 cups plain rice milk
• 1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded, and grated
  (or use about 1/2 of a large English cucumber)
• 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro or parsley, or more, to taste
• 2 scallions, thinly sliced
• 1 to 2 teaspoons good-quality curry powder, or to taste
• 2 tablespoons lemon or lime juice
• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Combine all the ingredients in a serving container. If time allows, cover and refrigerate for about an hour before serving to allow the flavors to blend.

• Explore other cold summer soups. ^[2]