Cool Cucumber Soup

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2 14-ounce English (seedless) cucumbers

1/2 clove garlic, minced

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 

1 small scallion, trimmed and chopped 

1 cup buttermilk

1 cup creme fraiche

1 teaspoon minced fresh mint

1 teaspoon minced fresh dill

1 teaspoon minced flat-leaf parsley

Large pinch cayenne pepper

Freshly squeezed lemon juice, optional

Sliced cucumbers and scallions, for garnish 

Sliced cucumbers and scallions, for garnish