Best 20 Chilled Cucumber Soup Recipes

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Are you in search of a refreshing and delicious meal to combat the summer heat? Look no further! Chilled cucumber soup is a culinary delight known for its cool, crisp flavors and versatility. Made with fresh cucumbers, this soup is not only incredibly tasty but also packed with essential nutrients. Join us on a culinary journey as we explore the best recipe for chilled cucumber soup, promising a perfect balance of flavors and textures in every spoonful. Get ready to transform your kitchen into a haven of refreshing goodness!

Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!

CHILLED CUCUMBER SOUP



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"This is a wonderful way to use up all those cucumbers that seem to be ready at the same time," writes Shirley Kidd of New London, Minnesota. "I's so refreshing on hot summer days."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 medium cucumbers
2 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
2 green onions, chopped
Fresh dill, optional

Steps:

  • Cut 4 thin slices of cucumber; set aside for garnish. Peel and finely chop remaining cucumbers. In a large bowl, combine the buttermilk, sour cream, sugar, dill, salt, pepper, green onions and chopped cucumbers. , Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. Garnish with cucumber slices and, if desired, fresh dill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 445mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHILLED CREAMY CUCUMBER SOUP



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cucumbers
2 cups of plain yogurt
1 clove garlic, minced
2 teaspoons honey
1 lemon
Fresh or dried dill, to taste
Water
Salt
Pepper

Steps:

  • Peel cucumber and remove seeds. Grate to yield 3 cups. In food processor combine cucumbers, yogurt, garlic, honey and a squirt of lemon. Snip in dill. Process until smooth. Slowly add water until creamy. Season with salt and pepper and continue processing. Pour into a bowl. Chill. Serve.

CHILLED MELON, CUCUMBER, AND MINT SOUP



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For an extra hint of sweetness, drizzle the soup with a bit of honey just before serving.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 English cucumbers
1/2 honeydew melon, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch chunks (8 cups)
1/2 to 2/3 cup fresh lime juice (from 6 limes), plus wedges for serving
1 cup lightly packed fresh mint leaves, plus more for serving
2 cups crushed ice
Coarse salt
2 cups Greek yogurt
Extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Peel, halve, and seed 2 cucumbers, then coarsely chop. (You should have about 4 1/2 cups.) Halve and seed remaining (unpeeled) cucumber; cut into a 1/4-inch dice. Working in batches, puree chopped cucumbers, melon, 1/2 cup lime juice, mint, and ice in a food processor or blender. Season with salt and more lime juice. Transfer soup to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve, up to 2 hours.
  • Smear 1/4 cup yogurt onto two sides of each serving bowl. Spoon chilled soup into bowls, drizzle with oil, and sprinkle with diced cucumbers and mint. Serve, with lime wedges.

CHILLED CUCUMBER-DILL SOUP



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Another way to use up all those cucumbers that spring off the vine in summer. This is a spicy dill cucumber soup chilled to take down the heat a notch in summer. This soup is great made a day ahead and keeps for 3 days. Serve with some thin wheat crackers.

Provided by Cheryl

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 4h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 large cucumbers - peeled, seeded, and cubed, divided
½ cup finely chopped yellow onion, divided
½ cup finely chopped celery, divided
½ cup grated carrots, divided
4 medium jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
¼ cup Greek yogurt
¼ cup sour cream
2 teaspoons white sugar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
1 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
1 teaspoon ground black pepper, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Set 1/4 cup of cubed cucumber aside.
  • Place remaining cucumbers, 1/4 cup onion, 1/4 cup celery, 1/4 cup carrots, jalapeno peppers, Greek yogurt, sour cream, sugar, garlic powder, dill, salt, and pepper into the bowl of an 8-cup electric blender or food processor and pulse until all ingredients are just blended.
  • Pour into a large bowl and stir in reserved 1/4 cup cucumber and remaining onion, celery, and carrots to add a little crunch to an otherwise creamy mixture. Taste for salt and pepper, adding more if desired.
  • Place into the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82.3 calories, Carbohydrate 12.8 g, Cholesterol 6.1 mg, Fat 3.2 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 419.1 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

CHILLED CUCUMBER SOUP WITH AVOCADO TOAST



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A chilled cucumber soup, whirled together in the blender to serve as an instant dinner, is one of the quiet rewards of midsummer. The trick to making it hearty enough is to not stint on the seasonings, especially when something as mild as cucumber is the main ingredient. Garlic, plenty of herbs, jalapeño and anchovy add plenty of flavor, while buttermilk contributes a creamy, light texture. You could serve this with nothing more than some crusty or toasted bread on the side and be satisfied, but a topping of soft avocado dressed with a little lemon juice and feta cheese fills out the meal nicely. And the muted green colors of avocado toast and cucumber soup look as cooling as they taste.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     easy, quick, soups and stews

Time 15m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound cucumbers, peeled, halved lengthwise and seeded
2 cups buttermilk (or use 1 1/2 cups plain yogurt plus 1/4 cup water)
1 large garlic clove, peeled and smashed
2 anchovy fillets (optional)
2 small whole scallions, trimmed
1/2 jalapeño, seeded, deveined and chopped
1/2 cup packed mixed fresh herbs (like mint, parsley, dill, tarragon, basil and cilantro)
1/2 teaspoon sherry or white wine vinegar, more to taste
3/4 teaspoon kosher sea salt, plus more to taste
4 slices baguette or other bread, toasted
1 avocado, pitted, peeled and thinly sliced
1/2 lemon
2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
Extra-virgin olive oil, for serving
Freshly ground black pepper
1 ear of corn, shucked, kernels sliced off
Fresh dill, for serving

Steps:

  • In the bowl of a blender or food processor, combine cucumber, buttermilk, garlic, anchovy, scallions, jalapeño, fresh herbs, sherry vinegar and salt. Blend until smooth and adjust seasoning as needed.
  • Smash avocado slices on the toasted bread. Sprinkle with crumbled feta, squeeze the juice of the lemon half over the top and finish each with a drizzle of olive oil and some pepper. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
  • Distribute soup between 4 bowls and garnish with raw corn kernels and a drizzle of olive oil. Serve avocado toast on the side.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 235, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 729 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CHILLED CUCUMBER MINT SOUP



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A simple and refreshing summer starter, this soup only takes minutes to make.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cucumbers, peeled and seeded
1 small or 1/2 large clove garlic
1 cup plain yogurt, lowfat if desired
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus more to taste
1/4 cup water
4 scallions, white and green parts, cut into 1-inch pieces
3/4 cup fresh mint leaves, loosely packed
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cut one of the cucumbers into small dice, and set aside for garnish. Cut the others into large chunks. Combine cucumber chunks, garlic, yogurt, lemon juice, and water in a blender and puree until smooth.
  • Add scallions and mint leaves, reserving some of the mint for garnish, and puree briefly. Season with salt and pepper, and add more lemon juice if a tarter flavor is desired.
  • Chill until ready to serve. Stir well before serving, and ladle into bowls or mugs, garnishing each serving with a big spoonful of diced cucumber and a sprig of mint.

CHILLED CUCUMBER SOUP



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Provided by Judy Goldwasser

Categories     Soup/Stew     Vegetarian     Yogurt     Cucumber     Chill

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 cucumbers
1/2 cup chopped parsley
6 scallions, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 quart buttermilk
1 pint yogurt
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Peel cucumbers and cut them in half, scraping out seeds. Sprinkle the cucumbers with salt and let them stand 30 minutes. Drain excess water.
  • Chop the cucumbers coarsely and put the pieces in the blender along with scallions, dill, lemon juice, buttermilk, and yogurt. Blend at high speed. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Chill well before serving.

CHILLED CUCUMBER YOGURT SOUP



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A zesty Mediterranean soup for hot summer nights. Feel free to increase or decrease the amount of lemon and garlic depending on your taste. For a creamier version, throw in a half avocado.

Provided by mbl

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Cold Soup Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 small seedless cucumbers - peeled and grated
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 bunch fresh mint leaves, chopped
1 bunch fresh dill, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 cups plain yogurt
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
¼ cup raisins

Steps:

  • Combine the grated cucumber, lemon juice, mint, dill, garlic, yogurt, olive oil, and salt in a large mixing bowl; stir with a large spoon. Pour the mixture into a blender; blend on high speed until smooth. Serve immediately or chill in refrigerator until ready to serve. Divide the soup between four bowls; top each serving with about 1 tablespoon raisins.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Carbohydrate 22.9 g, Cholesterol 7.4 mg, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 8.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 676.6 mg, Sugar 14.8 g

CHILLED CREAM OF CUCUMBER SOUP



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I have to be honest here. I really dislike cucumbers and dill and I have never tried this soup BUT I have made it for a summer cook out on the very high praise of the lady who gave it to me. It was well liked by my husband and the couple we had invited to dinner that night. I'm passing it along so that cuke fans might enjoy it. As written this is made for 2 but I doubled it it seemed to be fine. Cook time is chill time.

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cucumbers, peeled and seeded
1/2 cup buttermilk, chilled
1/2 cup nonfat sour cream, chilled
2 1/2 teaspoons white vinegar
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon dried dill, crumbled

Steps:

  • Coarsely purée cucumbers in a blender or food processor.
  • Transfer to a metal bowl and whisk in remaining ingredients and salt to taste.
  • Cover bowl and chill 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve in chilled bowls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.7, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 8.2, Sodium 117.3, Carbohydrate 23.7, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 12.6, Protein 7

CHILLED CUCUMBER AND POTATO SOUP WITH DILL



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This healthful take on vichyssoise swaps in cucumbers for leeks and gets its creaminess from low-fat buttermilk. Cucumber spears are a crisp foil to the velvety soup.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Time 2h40m

Yield Makes 5 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 russet potato (9 ounces), peeled and chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
2 medium cucumbers, peeled and coarsely chopped
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 1/4 cups homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock
3/4 cup low-fat buttermilk
3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
4 cucumber spears, for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook onion until soft, about 3 minutes. Add potato; cook, stirring occasionally, until almost tender, about 3 minutes. Add cucumbers, and season with pepper; cook until almost tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Add stock, cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer until ingredients are tender, about 12 minutes. Let cool slightly.
  • Working in batches, puree mixture in a blender until smooth. (For safety, remove cap from hole in lid, and cover with a dish towel to prevent spattering.) Transfer mixture to a large bowl; stir in buttermilk, dill, and 3/4 teaspoon salt. Refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours. Divide soup among 4 glasses, and garnish each with a cucumber spear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122 g, Cholesterol 3 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 113 g

CHILLED CUCUMBER, AVOCADO AND SHRIMP SOUP



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A delightfully refreshing chilled soup -- this recipe is perfect for a hot summer day, a BBQ or even dinner party. The presentation is simple yet elegant, and the soup itself is so good and easy to prepare. There are other avocado/cucumber soup recipes posted here at Zaar, but this one is different and contains an additional ingredient: shrimp! :) This recipe was adapted from a similar one found in HomeBasics magazine. Also note that "Cook Time" is the time required for proper chilling.

Provided by grumblebee

Categories     Citrus

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 generous portions, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium avocado
1 medium cucumber, peeled and diced
1 1/2 cups chicken broth or 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup cooked shrimp, diced
2 green onions, finely chopped
4 medium shrimp, cooked and peeled

Steps:

  • Cut the avocado in half and remove the pit. Wrap half the avocado in plastic wrap and set aside.
  • Peel the other half of the avocado, then cut it into chunks.
  • Place the avocado, cucumber, broth, yogurt, lime juice and salt in the bowl of a blender. Process until smooth and creamy. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until very cold.
  • To serve, peel and dice the remaining avocado half. Stir the avocado into the soup along with the diced shrimp.
  • Ladle the soup into 4 bowls, sprinkle with green onions and float a single shrimp on top of each.

CHILLED CUCUMBER AND YOGURT SOUP



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Provided by Food Network

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove garlic, sliced
1 onion, small dice
3 seedless cucumbers, peeled, seeded and chopped
4 cups stock, or water
1 1/2 cups yogurt
1 tablespoon chopped dill

Steps:

  • Heat oil over medium high flame and saute garlic and onion until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add cucumbers and cook (stirring) for about 5 minutes more. Add stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer about 12 minutes. Let cool to room temperature and puree in blender or food processer. Stir in yogurt and dill. Season with salt and pepper and keep chilled until ready to serve. Serve in chilled bowls.

CHILLED CREAM OF CUCUMBER SOUP



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"We grow lots of cukes in North Carolina, and plenty are available from friends if you don't happen to have a garden," writes Doris Heath of Franklin, North Carolina. "This is a good make-ahead summer soup that is so cool and refreshing. If people like cucumbers, they will enjoy this-even those who say they don't care for cold soup."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
2 pounds cucumbers, peeled
5 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup minced fresh dill or 1 tablespoon dill weed
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup quick-cooking farina
1 cup reduced-fat sour cream, divided

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Slice 1/3 cup cucumbers; refrigerate. Chop the remaining cucumbers and add to onion mixture. Add the broth, dill, vinegar and salt; bring to a boil. Gradually add farina, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool slightly., In a blender, process soup in batches until pureed. Pour into a container; refrigerate until chilled. Just before serving, whisk in 1/2 cup sour cream. Garnish each serving with reserved cucumber slices and 1 tablespoon sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 707mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHILLED CUCUMBER SOUP WITH SMOKED SALMON AND DILL



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Dairy     Fish     Herb     Vegetable     Freeze/Chill     Sauté     Salmon     Cucumber     Summer     Chill     Dill     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 tablespoons butter
1 cup chopped onions
4 cucumbers, peeled, halved, seeded, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices (about 5 cups)
1 8-ounce russet potato, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch dice
3 1/2 cups low-salt chicken broth
3 large fresh dill sprigs plus 6 tablespoons minced fresh dill
1 teaspoon (or more) salt
1 cup crème fraîche or sour cream
3 ounces smoked salmon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

Steps:

  • Melt butter in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Add cucumbers and potato; stir 1 minute. Add broth, dill sprigs, and 1 teaspoon salt. Increase heat and bring to simmer. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer until cucumbers and potato are tender, stirring occasionally, about 25 minutes. Working in batches, puree soup in processor until smooth. Return to pot. Cool 15 minutes. Whisk in 1/2 cup crème fraîche and 4 tablespoons minced dill. Cover and chill until cold, about 4 hours. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.) Taste soup, adding more salt if desired. Ladle soup into 6 bowls. Place dollop of crème fraîche in center of each bowl; sprinkle with smoked salmon and remaining 2 tablespoons minced dill.

CHILLED CUCUMBER AVOCADO SOUP



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Milk/Cream     Blender     Freeze/Chill     No-Cook     Quick & Easy     Lunch     Avocado     Cucumber     Summer     Chill     Gourmet     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes about 3 1/2 cups, serving 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup buttermilk
2 cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and chopped
1 avocado (preferably California)
1/4 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin, or to taste

Steps:

  • In a large measuring cup combine the buttermilk and enough ice cubes to measure 1 1/2 cups total. In a blender blend the buttermilk mixture with half the cucumber, the avocado, peeled and pitted, the broth, the lemon juice, and the cumin until the mixture is smooth. Divide the soup between chilled bowls and stir half the remaining cucumber into each serving.

CHILLED CUCUMBER, BASIL, AND MINT SOUP



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Flecks of herbs, a squeeze of lemon juice, and a dash of hot sauce add zing to the cool cucumber in this no-cook soup.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup fresh basil
1/2 cup fresh mint
1/4 cup sliced scallion
1 cup water
1 English cucumber, peeled, seeds removed, and chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce, such as Tabasco
Salt
Optional: Thin cucumber slices

Steps:

  • Puree sour cream, basil, mint, scallion, and water in a blender. Add cucumber. Pulse until just combined but still slightly chunky.
  • Stir in lemon juice and hot sauce, and season with salt. Chill soup at least 3 hours (soup is best served the same day). Top each serving with thin cucumber slices if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153 g, Fat 7 g, Protein 4 g

CHILLED TOMATILLO AND CUCUMBER SOUP



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Milk/Cream     Sauté     Cucumber     Summer     Chill     Tomatillo     Jalapeño     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 poblano chilies*
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves
1/2 pound tomatillos, husked, rinsed, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 English hothouse cucumber, peeled, chopped (about 2 cups)
4 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
2 tablespoons minced seeded jalapeño chilies
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup whipping cream
2 green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • Char poblano chilies over gas flame or under broiler until blackened on all sides. Enclose in paper bag; cool 10 minutes. Peel and seed chilies, then cut into 1-inch pieces.
  • Heat oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; saut 5 minutes. Add tomatillos and cucumber; saut until onion begins to brown, about 5 minutes. Add broth and poblano chilies; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tomatillos are tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in jalape‱os, lime juice and cilantro. Cool completely. Working in batches, puree soup in blender. Transfer to large bowl; stir in cream. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Chill soup until cold, at least 3 hours or overnight. Divide soup among 6 bowls. Sprinkle with green onions and serve.
  • *Fresh green chilies, often called pasillas; available at Latin American markets and some supermarkets.

CHILLED CUCUMBER SOUP



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Mmm. With a salad, it's a good light meal, or try it as a side with grilled chicken. Serve with lemon wheels and dill as a garnish.

Provided by Beckerkorn

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 large English (seedless) cucumber - peeled, seeded, and cubed
2 green onions (white parts only), sliced
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
4 cups plain yogurt
1 cup chicken stock
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place cucumber, green onions, lemon juice, dill, yogurt, chicken stock, salt, and black pepper in a blender. Puree until smooth; chill at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.4 calories, Carbohydrate 20.9 g, Cholesterol 14.9 mg, Fat 4 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 14.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 344.8 mg, Sugar 18.7 g

CHILLED CUCUMBER-YOGURT SOUP WITH RADISHES



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Blender     Dairy     Ginger     No-Cook     Quick & Easy     Yogurt     Curry     Cucumber     Radish     Summer     Chill     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/4 cups plain yogurt
1 1/4 pounds pickling cucumbers, trimmed, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces.
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
1/4 teaspoon (generous) ground ginger
Thinly sliced radishes

Steps:

  • Combine yogurt, cucumbers, garlic, salt, cumin, curry and ginger in blender. Puree until smooth. Strain through fine sieve into large bowl. Refrigerate until well chilled, about 2 hours. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Keep refrigerated.)
  • Ladle soup into bowls. Top with radishes and serve.

CHILLED CUCUMBER SOUP



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 pounds cucumber, peeled and cut into chunks
4 yellow tomatoes, cut into chunks
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into chunks
1/3 cup chopped white onion
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
4 teaspoons minced fresh dill
4 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
2 cloves garlic, smashed
1 teaspoon sugar
Kosher salt
1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 slices white sandwich bread, crusts removed, cut into 1/4-inch cubes

Steps:

  • Combine the cucumber and tomatoes in a blender, reserving 1/4 cup of each for garnish. Add the bell pepper, onion, vinegar, 1 teaspoon each dill and parsley, 1 clove garlic and the sugar; puree until smooth. Pass through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl, pressing with the back of a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. Season with 1 teaspoon salt. Refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, make the croutons: Heat the remaining clove garlic with the olive oil in a skillet over low heat. Add the bread cubes and the remaining 3 teaspoons each dill and parsley. Cook, stirring, until golden and crunchy, 10 to 15 minutes. Discard the garlic.
  • Pour the soup into chilled bowls. Dice the reserved cucumber and tomatoes; sprinkle into the soup. Garnish with the croutons.

Tips:

  • Use the freshest cucumbers you can find. This will ensure the best flavor and texture for your soup.
  • Peel the cucumbers if you prefer a smoother soup. If you don't mind a little texture, you can leave the peels on.
  • Chill the soup for at least 4 hours before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the soup to get nice and cold.
  • Garnish the soup with fresh herbs, such as dill, chives, or basil, before serving. This will add a pop of color and flavor.
  • Serve the soup with a side of crusty bread or crackers. This will help to soak up the delicious broth.

Conclusion:

Chilled cucumber soup is a refreshing and delicious way to cool down on a hot summer day. It's also a healthy and nutritious meal that's perfect for a light lunch or dinner. With just a few simple ingredients, you can easily make this soup at home. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give chilled cucumber soup a try. You won't be disappointed!

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