Chilled Cucumber Garlic Soup Recipe

Name: Chilled Cucumber Garlic Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups plain yogurt; 1 large English cucumber, peeled and halved,seeded and coarsely grated,plus; 6 slices cucumbers, with skin paper-thin for garnish; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped of fresh mint; 2 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, plus; 6 dill sprigs, for garnish; 2 cups milk; 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar or 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; salt & freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

3 cups plain yogurt
1 large English cucumber, peeled and halved,seeded and coarsely grated,plus
6 slices cucumbers, with skin paper-thin for garnish
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped of fresh mint
2 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, plus
6 dill sprigs, for garnish
2 cups milk
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar or 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
salt & freshly ground black pepper

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Line a sieve with cheesecloth (muslin) and place over a large bowl.
2
Spoon the yogurt into the sieve and let drain in the refrigerator for 4 hours.
3
Discard the captured liquid and place the yogurt in the bowl.
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Add the grated cucumber, garlic, olive oil, mint, chopped dill and milk.
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Mix well.
6
Stir in the vinegar or lemon juice.
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Cover and chill for 1 hour.
8
Before serving, season to taste with salt and pepper.
9
Ladle the soup into chilled individual bowls and garnish each serving with a cucumber slice and a dill sprig.
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Serve well chilled.
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NOTES: Cucumbers are native to Asia, where they have been eaten for thousands of years.
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They contain a great deal of water, which makes them particularly refreshing in the hot summer months.
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When choosing cucumbers, avoid the waxed variety sold in grocery stores year-round, and instead seek out the long, thin-skinned English or hothouse variety.
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It has a superior flavor, less water and far fewer seeds.
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Three lemon cucumbers can be substituted for the single English (hothouse) cucumber, if you like.

230

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups plain yogurt, 1 large English cucumber, peeled and halved,seeded and coarsely grated,plus, 6 slices cucumbers, with skin paper-thin for garnish, 2 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Chilled Cucumber Garlic Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chilled Cucumber Garlic Soup

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