ASDA part of the Wal-Mart family

• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cucumber, peeled and chopped
• 600ml vegetable stock
• 50g Asda ground almonds
• 6 tbsp natural yogurt
• Cucumber slices and ice cubes, to serve

1 Fry the onion, garlic and bay leaf in the oil for 10 minutes, until the onion is soft but not browned.

2 Stir in the cucumber and stock. Bring to boil, cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and cool. Discard the bay leaf.

3 Transfer to a food processor and whizz for a few seconds until smooth. Stir in almonds and yogurt, then season. Pour into a jug, cover and chill overnight.

4 Transport in a chilled vacuum flask and serve in bowls with sliced cucumber and ice cubes.