Description
A refreshing chilled cucumber soup perfect for hot days, combining yogurt, fresh herbs, and a hint of lime.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers, peeled and chopped
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 cup vegetable stock
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (for drizzling)
- Dill sprigs (for decoration)
Instructions
- Begin by placing the chopped cucumbers, yogurt, vegetable stock, dill, lime juice, and crushed garlic into a blender. Blend until the mixture is silky and well combined.
- Adjust the seasoning by adding salt and pepper to suit your taste.
- Pour the blended soup into a bowl or airtight container and seal. Refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour to enhance the flavors.
- After chilling, give the soup a gentle stir before serving. Ladle into bowls, drizzle with olive oil, and finish with a sprinkle of fresh dill for a beautiful presentation.
Notes
- For an extra zing, consider adding a dash of hot sauce or a sprinkle of chili flakes during blending.
- For a vegan alternative, replace the yogurt with a plant-based yogurt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Blending and Chilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg