In the scorching summer heat, when nothing seems palatable, a chilled soup can be a welcome respite. If you want something more substantial than a simple gazpacho, but not as heavy as a chowder, then creamy cold cucumber soup with labneh might be the perfect solution. This vibrant green soup combines the refreshing flavours of cucumber with the tangy creaminess of labneh, a Middle Eastern yoghurt cheese.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CREAMY COLD CUCUMBER SOUP WITH LABNEH
I want to incorporate labneh into dishes more often. This soup is a great dish to have by itself or as an appetizer. It looks beautiful to serve and tastes excellent. It is also an effortless and refreshing dish for summer.
Provided by ServingsofYum
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine cucumber, almond milk, almonds, 1/2 cup mint leaves, garlic, salt, and pepper in a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Divide soup among 3 bowls. Add 1 tablespoon labneh to the middle. Garnish each bowl with 1 tablespoon olive oil and a few mint leaves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 472.7 calories, Carbohydrate 17.2 g, Cholesterol 9.4 mg, Fat 41.2 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 12.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 843.5 mg, Sugar 6.3 g
COLD CUCUMBER SOUP
Provided by Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 2h30m
Yield 2 1/2 quarts; 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Combine the cucumbers, bell peppers, green onions, jalapenos, cilantro, mint, dill, garlic, Essence, salt, cayenne, yogurt, 2 cups sour cream, olive oil, and white wine vinegar in a large bowl. Working in batches, puree the ingredients in a blender until very smooth. Transfer the soup to the refrigerator until well chilled, at least 2 hours. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Serve the soup, with each bowl garnished with a dollop of the remaining sour cream and some of the minced chives.
- Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
- Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch, published by William and Morrow, 1993.
CHILLED CREAMY CUCUMBER SOUP
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.
EASY COLD CUCUMBER SOUP
Easy cold soup for a hot day!
Provided by lreddy
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine cucumber, sour cream, yogurt, vegetable broth, and garlic in a large bowl; blend together using an immersion blender until smooth. Blend in mint and dill. Refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.1 calories, Carbohydrate 15.7 g, Cholesterol 38.6 mg, Fat 17.9 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 333.1 mg, Sugar 7.4 g
COLD CUCUMBER SOUP
I love trying to duplicate restaurant dishes at home. Friends and family tell me they like the results!
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cut cucumbers into large chunks; place in a blender with remaining ingredients. Puree; pour into a bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 112 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 126mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CHILLED CUCUMBER SOUP
"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
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
COOL CUCUMBER AND DILL SOUP
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Process the cucumbers in a food processor until smooth. Add the remaining ingredients and pulse to combine.
- Chill the soup in the refrigerator until cold, about 1 hour.
- Divide among 4 chilled soup bowls and garnish with the chopped cucumber.
CHILLED CREAM OF CUCUMBER SOUP
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
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 CREAMY CUCUMBER SOUP
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.
COLD CUCUMBER SOUP
This cold cucumber soup is one of my favorite soups in the summer. It's quick to make and is really refreshing. Cucumbers combine with yogurt, buttermilk, garlic, mint, and parsley for a lovely summer starter.
Provided by nch
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Cold Soup Recipes
Time 1h45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Line a fine sieve with a coffee filter or a piece of cheesecloth. Add yogurt and strain for 30 minutes. Pour away the whey that collects.
- Peel cucumbers; scrape out and discard the seeds. Roughly chop cucumber and place in a blender. Add 1/2 of the yogurt, 1/2 of the buttermilk, and 1 clove garlic; puree. Add remaining yogurt, buttermilk, garlic, mint, and parsley; process everything until finely pureed. You might have to work in batches depending on the size of your blender. Add olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve chilled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 106.5 calories, Carbohydrate 10.4 g, Cholesterol 12 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 97.9 mg, Sugar 7.8 g
COLD CREAM OF CUCUMBER SOUP
This is a recipe by Beth Elon, who has a column every other week in our local paper. In our house it's just not Friday night dinner unless there's soup, but with the weather being so hot lately, I haven't been able to even bear the thought of sitting down to a hot steaming bowl of chicken soup, let alone cooking it on Friday. I tried this out the other night and it was so refreshing, I think we'll have this more often than just Friday nights during the summer! Prep time includes chilling (who wants lukewarm cuke soup?).
Provided by Mirj2338
Categories Vegetable
Time 4h45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring the vegetable broth to the boil.
- Chop 4 of the cucumbers coarsely.
- Thinly slice the fifth, and set the slices aside.
- Add the chopped cucumbers, potato, leeks, shallot and garlic to the boiling broth, and cook until tender, about 45 minutes.
- Remove from heat and blend.
- Add salt and pepper to taste, and cool.
- Refrigerate for several hours, until well chilled.
- To serve, pour the chilled soup into a soup tureen, add the sliced cucumbers and chopped chives.
- Spoon the sour cream or yogurt on top, or serve it separately at the table.
CREAMY COLD CUCUMBER SOUP WITH LABNEH
I want to incorporate labneh into dishes more often. This soup is a great dish to have by itself or as an appetizer. It looks beautiful to serve and tastes excellent. It is also an effortless and refreshing dish for summer.
Provided by ServingsofYum
Categories Vegetable Soup
Time 10m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine cucumber, almond milk, almonds, 1/2 cup mint leaves, garlic, salt, and pepper in a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Divide soup among 3 bowls. Add 1 tablespoon labneh to the middle. Garnish each bowl with 1 tablespoon olive oil and a few mint leaves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 472.7 calories, Carbohydrate 17.2 g, Cholesterol 9.4 mg, Fat 41.2 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 12.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 843.5 mg, Sugar 6.3 g
CHILLED CREAM OF CUCUMBER SOUP
"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
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
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe cucumbers.
- If you don't have labneh, you can substitute Greek yogurt or sour cream.
- To make the soup even more refreshing, chill it for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Garnish the soup with fresh herbs, such as dill, mint, or cilantro.
- Serve the soup with a side of pita bread or crackers.
Conclusion:
Creamy Cold Cucumber Soup with Labneh is a refreshing and flavorful soup that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is easy to make and can be prepared in advance. The soup is also a good source of vitamins and minerals, making it a healthy choice.
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