Zuppa Fredda di Cetriolo e Pepe

HO CALDO!!!   Looks like it’s up to me to take the heat off.   (Will this weather ever break???)   That said, what better than a Chilled Cucumber & Cubanelle Soup to bring down the temperature.   (FYI – Cubanelle is an Italian frying pepper)   Not sure where I got this recipe from originally, but I’ve changed it around over time.   Instead of Roasted Cashews, I prefer Toasted Pine Nuts.   In place of chives, I go for the more refreshing taste of Mint.   For garnsh, chopped ingredients plus a little Red Cubannelle for contrast.   Ahhhh, life “e freddo”.   Ciao!