Chilled Cucumber Soup with Shrimp Recipe

Name: Chilled Cucumber Soup with Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (17-ounce) containers Greek yogurt; 1 1/2 cups half-and-half; 3 hothouse cucumbers, unpeeled, seeded and chopped; 3/4 cup chopped red onion; 9 scallions, white and green parts, chopped; 2 tablespoons kosher salt; 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill; 3/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (6 lemons); 3/4 pound cooked large shrimp, halved; Thin slices of lemon, halved, for garnish; Fresh dill, for garnish

Servings: persons

2 (17-ounce) containers Greek yogurt
1 1/2 cups half-and-half
3 hothouse cucumbers, unpeeled, seeded and chopped
3/4 cup chopped red onion
9 scallions, white and green parts, chopped
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
3/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (6 lemons)
3/4 pound cooked large shrimp, halved
Thin slices of lemon, halved, for garnish
Fresh dill, for garnish

1
In a large mixing bowl, stir together the yogurt, half-and-half, cucumbers, red onion, scallions, salt, and pepper.
2
Transfer the mixture in batches to the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade.
3
Process until the cucumbers are coarsely pureed and then pour into another bowl.
4
Continue processing the soup until all of it is pureed.
5
Fold in the dill, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, until very cold.
6
Just before serving, stir in the lemon juice.
7
Serve chilled, garnished with the shrimp, lemon, and fresh dill.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (17-ounce) containers Greek yogurt, 1 1/2 cups half-and-half, 3 hothouse cucumbers, unpeeled, seeded and chopped, 3/4 cup chopped red onion, and more.

Yes, Chilled Cucumber Soup with Shrimp falls under the Seafood 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 Soup with Shrimp

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Variations & substitutions

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