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Chilled Greek Yogurt Soup

Simple no-cook chilled soup with Greek yogurt, cucumbers and fresh dill. Perfect for spring and summer, cool and refreshing. Kosher, Dairy.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 134 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

  • 3 cups whole or lowfat 2% Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1-2 cups lowfat milk
  • 1 pound Persian cucumbers
  • 1/3 cup fresh chopped dill
  • 1 teaspoon crushed garlic (or more to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (or more to taste)
  • White pepper to taste
  • Fresh mint sprigs or roughly chopped mint for garnish
Optional Ingredients
  • freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • chopped walnuts

Instructions

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  1. In a large bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, extra virgin olive oil and milk. Start with 1 cup of milk then gradually continue adding more, whisking after each addition, till the yogurt takes on a soupy consistency. I stop adding milk when it reaches the texture of split pea soup. You can adjust the consistency according to your preference.
  2. Grate the Persian cucumbers into a separate bowl.
  3. Wrap the cucumbers in cheesecloth or a clean tea towel and squeeze to remove excess moisture.Stir the cucumbers into the yogurt along with the dill, garlic, salt and white pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste. Place in the refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour, up to 4 hours.
  4. Whisk the soup once more before serving, adding milk to loosen the texture if required and adjusting seasoning as needed. Ladle chilled soup into bowls. Top each serving with chopped mint or a mint sprig. Optionally, you can stir in a bit of fresh lemon juice to brighten the flavor, or top with chopped walnuts for a sweet and nutty crunch. Serve chilled.

Notes

  • Adapted from "Olive Trees and Honey" by Gil Marks

Nutrition Information

Calories 134kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 8mg (3%) Sodium 251mg (10%) Potassium 332mg (9%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 320IU (6%) Vitamin C 4.4mg (5%) Calcium 175mg (18%) Iron 0.5mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 134

% Daily Value*

Calories 134kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Sodium 251mg 10%
Potassium 332mg 7%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 320IU 6%
Vitamin C 4.4mg 5%
Calcium 175mg 18%
Iron 0.5mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.