Description
Beat the summer heat with this refreshing Cooling Cucumber Summer Soup. Bursting with crisp cucumbers, creamy Greek yogurt, and zesty herbs, this chilled soup is not only easy to prepare but also a delightful way to cool down on sweltering days. Whether enjoyed as a light lunch or an elegant appetizer, each bowl offers a vibrant splash of flavor that will impress your guests and invigorate your palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cucumbers (approximately 2 medium cucumbers)
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill (or mint)
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash cucumbers under cold water. Peel if desired, then slice in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds. Chop into smaller pieces.
- In a blender, combine chopped cucumbers, Greek yogurt, dill, lemon juice, and garlic. Blend until smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper; blend briefly to combine.
- Transfer the soup to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least one hour to chill.
- Serve in bowls or glasses, garnished with extra dill or mint.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg