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Cucumber Soup Recipe

A refreshing and light cold Cucumber Soup made with Greek yogurt and fresh herbs. It’s easy to make, no cooking or heating the kitchen, making it perfect for a hot summer day.

Prep Time
20 mins
Additional Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 169 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Appetizer , Soup , Lunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 English/hot house cucumbers (about 2 1/2 pounds total, trimmed)
  • 1 1/2 cups nonfat Greek yogurt
  • 1 medium shallot (roughly chopped)
  • 1/3 cup Fresh dill sprigs (plus more for garnish)
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt (plus more to taste)
  • Fresh white pepper (or black pepper)
  • 1/4 cup toasted walnuts (finely chopped (1 ounce))

Instructions

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  1. Cut a 4 inch piece off one of the cucumbers, then halve it lengthwise, remove the seeds, and finely chop. Save this unpeeled cucumber for the garnish.
  2. Peel the remaining cucumber, seed it, and roughly chop.
  3. In a blender, combine the peeled cucumber, yogurt, shallot, dill, mint, lemon juice, 3 teaspoons of olive oil, the salt, and pepper to taste. Blend until completely smooth, slowly moving to the most powerful mode on your blender for the smoothest soup. The soup should be thick and smooth and not need water, but if your cucumbers were particularly small, add a very small of water to help the blender, 1 teaspoon at a time, until it reaches your desired consistency.
  4. Transfer the soup to the refrigerator, covered (in the blender cup is fine) and chill for 4 hours, or up to overnight (but no longer than 24 hours or it will become bitter).
  5. When ready to serve, stir the soup, check the seasoning, and add more salt and/or pepper if necessary.
  6. In a small bowl, combine the reserved cucumber, the toasted walnuts, the remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil, and a pinch of salt and toss to combine.
  7. Pour the soup into bowls, divide the garnish between them, gently spooning it on so it doesn't sink to the bottom, and serve topped with more fresh dill.

Nutrition Information

Serving 11/4 cups soup, 1/4 cup garnish Calories 169kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 9.5g (15%) Saturated Fat 1.5g (8%) Cholesterol 2.5mg (1%) Sodium 250.5mg (10%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 7.5g (15%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 169

% Daily Value*

Serving 11/4 cups soup, 1/4 cup garnish
Calories 169kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 9.5g 15%
Saturated Fat 1.5g 8%
Cholesterol 2.5mg 1%
Sodium 250.5mg 10%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 7.5g 15%

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