This refreshing soup will have you coming back for more.  The drizzle of herb oil makes this a masterpiece of flavor.

Makes 4 cups 

Ingredients

Soup:

• 2 lbs. English cucumbers, deseeded
• 2 cups cooked peas
• 2 cups neutral-tasting, unsweetened plant milk (such as almond milk, cashew milk, soy milk)
• 1/4 cup cashews
• 1/3 cup chopped mint, or more to taste
• 1/3 cup chopped dill, or more to taste
• Juice of 2 lemons
• Salt & pepper to taste

Herb infused oil:

• 2 Tablespoons olive oil
• 2 Tablespoons sesame oil
• 2 Tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh dill
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more to taste
• 1 teaspoon za’atar spice blend  

Optional Garnish:

• Roasted chickpeas
• Toasted pumpkin seeds
• Sesame seeds

Instructions

Herb oil:

1. In a bowl, whisk together the oils, dill, pepper and za’atar. Add rice vinegar, continuing to whisk until combined.
2. Store in the refrigerator, allowing flavors to meld, until ready to serve.

Soup:

1. Cover cashews with water in a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 3 minutes. Set aside.
2. Deseed cucumber by slicing in half lengthwise and running a small spoon down the center. Roughly chop.
3. Drain cashews and add to a high-speed blender with cucumber, peas, coconut milk and water, blending until smooth. Add the dill, mint, lemon, and blend again until well combined.
4. Taste, seasoning with salt and pepper as desired and blend once more. Chill soup in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
5. Serve topped with a drizzle of herb oil and other desired garnishes.

Adapted from Edible Education Experience