In the realm of culinary arts, where taste buds embark on tasteful adventures, lies a delightful dish that embodies freshness and revitalization: refreshing cucumber soup. This chilled soup, often gracing tables during the sweltering heat of the summer months, offers a symphony of flavors that dance on the palate, leaving a trail of cool, crisp sensations. Dive into the world of cucumber soup, where simplicity meets elegance, and discover a recipe that will not only satisfy your cravings but also transport you to a state of pure refreshment.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
COLD & REFRESHING CUCUMBER SOUP
Cold & Refreshing Cucumber Soup
Provided by Rachel Maser - CleanFoodCrush
Categories Food Prep
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Using a sharp knife, carefully cut the cucumbers in half lengthways.
- Scoop out the seeds by running a teaspoon over the seeds, leaving the flesh.
- Cut your seeded cucumbers into chunks and coarsely chop the rest along with the shallots.
- Next place your coarsely chopped cucumber, yogurt, lemon juice, shallots, garlic, dill, parsley and oil in a high speed blender. Blend until smooth.
- Pour this puree into a large bowl. Season with a tiny pinch of sea salt and white pepper to taste.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
- Ladle your cold soup into small bowls.
- Garnish with freshly diced cucumber and green onions, if desired.
- Drizzle with additional olive oil and sprinkle pine nuts on top; serve immediately.
- Enjoy!
REFRESHING COLD CUCUMBER SOUP
Make and share this Refreshing Cold Cucumber Soup recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Chef jaggerbowie897
Categories Vegetable
Time 10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- peel and cut the cucumber very small and thin.
- mix cucumber with the yogurt and sour cream and add salt and pepper to taste.
- put this mix in the refrigeretaror for 2 hours.
- sprinkle the chopped mint. and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 95.6, Fat 6.6, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 18.4, Sodium 46.2, Carbohydrate 6.2, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 4.4, Protein 3.6
SIMPLE CUCUMBER SOUP
The most simple yet one of the best soups I had so far. A simplified version of my mum's cucumber soup. No need for salt, pepper, or seasonings, just a good vegetable broth. I like to have it with a good slice of toasted bread and some good cheese.
Provided by virgi
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Melt butter with the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic in the butter mixture until tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Add cucumber and zucchini slices; cook and stir until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour vegetable broth over the mixture; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and let simmer until the vegetables are cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from heat and cool a few minutes.
- Pour soup into a blender no more than half full. Cover and hold lid in place with a towel; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend. Puree in batches until smooth.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.5 calories, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 500.2 mg, Sugar 5.4 g
HOT CUCUMBER SOUP
My friend Liza, who works for my parent company, just emailed me this recipe. Liza likes to surf Zaar for recipes, but hasn't joined as a member yet. She's letting me post her recipe (which sounds really yummy). Hopefully, she'll post some of her own soon!
Provided by Mirj2338
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- As per the recipe: Peel and slice the cucumbers.
- Melt the butter/marg in large saucepan and saute the onion until transparent.
- Stir in the flour.
- Add the stock and bring to a boil.
- Add the sliced cucumber and cook until tender.
- Puree in electric blender.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper and stir in lemon juice.
- Just before serving, mix in the cream.
- What Liza does: I use alot more cucumbers, maybe+- 800/900g and add a touch more water to the stock amount.
- I use more onions, approx.
- 2 med-large.
- Don't use more lemon juice as it changes the taste of the soup.
- Once the soup is cooked (ie. the cucumbers are tender), puree the soup: and options: can either leave the soup as it is; or put in one tub of sour cream; or don't put sour cream in the pot and only serve with sour cream as garnish.
- It's yummy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 134.5, Fat 10.1, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 22.1, Sodium 53.6, Carbohydrate 10.4, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 2.6, Protein 1.8
DELIGHTFUL CUCUMBER SOUP
Couldn't find a cucumber soup with exactly the flavors I wanted so I made up this one! It's a creamy and uniquely flavored cool cucumber soup. It is okay to have a choppy texture rather than perfectly smooth. Whichever consistency is your preference. Serve cold.
Provided by susanf
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Stir buttermilk powder and water together in a bowl until smooth; pour into the work bowl of a food processor. Add standard cucumbers, English cucumber, vanilla yogurt, shallot, lemon, mint, garlic, dill, cumin, and nutmeg to the bowl.
- Pulse the food processor to begin chopping ingredients before leaving on to blend soup to your desired consistency.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 101.1 calories, Carbohydrate 19.7 g, Cholesterol 4.1 mg, Fat 1.5 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 58.3 mg, Sugar 12.1 g
CUCUMBER SOUP
The refreshing cucumber soup is served cold, so it will go down well on a summer's day. Ladle it into bowls for a smaller gathering, or pour into small cups for an amuse-bouche.
Provided by Samuel Goldsmith
Categories Starter
Time 10m
Yield Serves 4 in bowls or 12 in small cups
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Finely chop a third of one of the cucumbers and set aside for when you're ready to serve later. Roughly chop the remaining cucumbers and tip into a blender or food processor along with the yogurt and lime juice. Add the tarragon, most of the mint leaves and most of the chives. Blitz until the mixture is smooth.
- Pour the soup into bowls or small cups, scatter over the finely chopped cucumber, remaining mint leaves and the rest of the chives. Drizzle with a little rapeseed oil just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 107 calories, Fat 8 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 4 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium
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
Tips:
- Choose the right cucumbers: English or Persian cucumbers are best for this soup because they have fewer seeds and a thinner skin. If using regular cucumbers, peel and seed them before chopping.
- Chill the soup before serving: This will help the flavors to meld and the soup to become nice and cold.
- Garnish with fresh herbs: Dill, mint, or chives all add a nice flavor and freshness to the soup.
- Serve with a side of bread or crackers: This will help to soak up the delicious soup.
- Experiment with different variations: You can add other vegetables to the soup, such as zucchini, peas, or carrots. You can also add different herbs or spices, such as garlic, onion, or cumin.
Conclusion:
Cucumber soup is a refreshing and delicious summer soup that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and healthy soup that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a light and refreshing soup, give cucumber soup a try.
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