Cucumber And Yogurt Soup With Walnuts And Rose Peta

Name: Cucumber And Yogurt Soup With Walnuts And Rose Petals From 'A Change Of Appetite'
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cucumbers, peeled and chopped, plus matchsticks of cucumber to serve; 1 cup walnuts, plus extra chopped walnuts to serve; 4 garlic cloves, chopped; 6 scallions, chopped; 3 tablespoons chopped mint leaves; 3 tablespoons chopped dill leaves, plus extra to serve; Pinch of dried red pepper flakes; Leaves from 5 sprigs of tarragon; 1 3/4 slices stale white country-style bread, crusts removed, torn; 1 cup strong chicken stock; 1 cup Turkish yogurt (or Greek, Turkish is thinner); 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil, or to taste; Juice of 1/2 lemon, or to taste; 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar, or to taste; Salt and black pepper; Handful of raisins (optional); Pink or red rose petals

Servings: persons

2 cucumbers, peeled and chopped, plus matchsticks of cucumber to serve
1 cup walnuts, plus extra chopped walnuts to serve
4 garlic cloves, chopped
6 scallions, chopped
3 tablespoons chopped mint leaves
3 tablespoons chopped dill leaves, plus extra to serve
Pinch of dried red pepper flakes
Leaves from 5 sprigs of tarragon
1 3/4 slices stale white country-style bread, crusts removed, torn
1 cup strong chicken stock
1 cup Turkish yogurt (or Greek, Turkish is thinner)
2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil, or to taste
Juice of 1/2 lemon, or to taste
2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar, or to taste
Salt and black pepper
Handful of raisins (optional)
Pink or red rose petals

1
If you will be serving the soup with raisins, put them in a small bowl and cover with just-boiled water. Let stand for 30 minutes to plump them up, then drain.
2
Put all the ingredients for the soup into a blender, in batches if necessary, and process. You will have to stop every so often and move the ingredients around so that all of them get to be near the blade. Taste for seasoning; this soup needs really careful adjusting. You may find you need a drop more lemon juice or white balsamic or extra virgin oil instead of salt or black pepper.
3
Chill well, then serve in small bowls, with the raisins (if using), chopped walnuts, cucumber matchsticks, dill, and rose petals.
4
Cucumber soup is wonderfully adaptable and can be dressed in all kinds of ways. Instead of rose petals and walnuts, top this with spoonfuls of salmon tartare or flaked hot-smoked salmon, or even with chopped, still-warm hard-boiled egg and sauteed shrimp. You could also try replacing the dill in the recipe with basil, and the walnuts with almonds, to make a more Italian soup. Top with finely chopped tomatoes and torn basil leaves mixed into a vinaigrette, or almond and basil gremolata.

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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

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cucumbers, peeled and chopped, plus matchsticks of cucumber to serve, 1 cup walnuts, plus extra chopped walnuts to serve, 4 garlic cloves, chopped, 6 scallions, chopped, and more.

Yes, Cucumber And Yogurt Soup With Walnuts And Rose Petals From 'A Change Of Appetite' 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cucumber And Yogurt Soup With Walnuts And Rose Petals From 'A Change Of Appetite'

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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