Best 12 Simple Cucumber Soup Recipes

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Cucumber soup is a refreshing and light dish that is perfect for a summer meal. It is also a very simple soup to make, with just a few ingredients and steps required. Whether you are looking for a cold soup to serve on a hot day or a warm soup to enjoy on a cool evening, there is a cucumber soup recipe that will fit your needs. Read on to learn more about the different types of cucumber soups and how to make them.

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CUCUMBER SOUP



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In Baltimore, Maryland, Beverly Sprague dresses up this milk soup with a colorful selection of savory garnishes. A topping of crunchy almonds contrasts nicely with this smooth soup.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 medium cucumbers
3 cups chicken broth
3 cups sour cream
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 teaspoons salt, optional
1 garlic clove, minced
TOPPINGS:
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
3/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Peel cucumbers; halve lengthwise and remove seeds. Cut into chunks. In a blender, cover and puree cucumbers and broth in small batches. , Transfer to a large bowl; stir in the sour cream, vinegar, salt if desired and garlic until well blended. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Stir before serving. Garnish with tomatoes, almonds, onions and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 239mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

COLD CUCUMBER SOUP



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Cold and refreshing, cucumber soup is a great recipe for a hot summer day and couldn't be easier to prepare. It takes only 10 minutes from start to finish and requires no cooking!

Provided by Elise Bauer

Categories     Soup     Make-ahead     Quick and Easy

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 large cucumbers (about 1 1/2 pounds total)
2 tablespoons chopped onion (white, red, or green)
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Pinch black pepper

Steps:

  • Prep the cucumbers, onion, and dill: Peel, seed, and roughly chop the cucumbers. Chop the onion and dill.
  • Blend: Put all of the ingredients into a blender and pulse until completely smooth. Adjust seasonings to taste. Add more salt and pepper if needed. At this point you can make ahead and chill.
  • Chill the soup: Chill in a container in the refrigerator until cold.
  • Serve: Pour into bowls and garnish with a drizzle of olive oil and a feather of dill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 223 mg, Sugar 5 g, Fat 7 g, ServingSize Makes 3 to 4 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

CUCUMBER SOUP



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The guests are hungry, and dinner's not yet on the table. You could set out a tray of cheese and crackers. But if surprise and delight drive your menu choices (keeping an eye, all the while, on simplicity and efficiency), there are other options, like this velvety cucumber soup.

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     easy, quick, soups and stews, appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 2 cups, 12 small servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cucumbers, peeled, seeded, chopped
1/2 ripe avocado, chopped
Juice of 1 lime
Salt
1 tablespoon avocado oil

Steps:

  • Purée cucumbers, avocado and lime juice in a food processor or blender. Transfer to a bowl. If you used a food processor, strain the mixture first. Stir in 1 cup cold water. Mixture should be pouring consistency. Season with salt.
  • Transfer to a container or pitcher and refrigerate until ready to serve. Pour into small cups or shot glasses. Drizzle a few drops of avocado oil on top of each. Set cups or glasses on a tray to serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 99, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 456 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

CREAMY CUCUMBER SOUP



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There's no reason to only use cucumbers raw--they are wonderful sautéed then pureed with avocado for a silken-textured soup that's good warm or cold.

Provided by EatingWell Test Kitchen

Categories     Healthy Vegetarian Soup & Stew Recipes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, diced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
4 cups peeled, seeded and thinly sliced cucumbers, divided
1 1/2 cups vegetable broth, or reduced-sodium chicken broth
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Pinch of cayenne pepper
1 avocado, diced
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish
½ cup low-fat plain yogurt

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 1 to 4 minutes. Add lemon juice and cook for 1 minute. Add 3 3/4 cups cucumber slices, broth, salt, pepper and cayenne; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat and cook at a gentle simmer until the cucumbers are soft, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Transfer the soup to a blender. Add avocado and parsley; blend on low speed until smooth. (Use caution when pureeing hot liquids.) Pour into a serving bowl and stir in yogurt. Chop the remaining 1/4 cup cucumber slices. Serve the soup warm or refrigerate and serve it chilled. Just before serving, garnish with the chopped cucumber and more chopped parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168.6 calories, Carbohydrate 13.6 g, Cholesterol 1.8 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 493.6 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

SIMPLE CUCUMBER SOUP



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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

1 tablespoon butter, or more to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small yellow onion, chopped
1 large clove garlic, minced
2 large English cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced
2 small zucchinis, peeled and thinly sliced
3 cups vegetable broth

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

EASY COLD CUCUMBER SOUP



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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

2 large cucumbers - peeled, seeded, and diced
1 ⅓ cups sour cream
1 ⅓ cups plain yogurt
2 cups vegetable broth
1 clove garlic, minced
½ cup chopped fresh mint
½ cup chopped fresh dill

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

COOL CUCUMBER SOUP



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Provided by Ellie Krieger

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings, serving size: 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups plain nonfat yogurt
1 English cucumber (about 1 pound), cut into chunks
1 scallion, white and green parts, coarsely chopped (about 1/4 cup)
3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, plus sprigs for garnish
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 medium tomato (about 5 ounces), seeded and diced
2 teaspoons olive oil

Steps:

  • In a blender, combine the yogurt, cucumber, scallion and dill. Pulse until pureed. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Ladle into individual bowls. Top each serving with 2 tablespoons of diced tomato, drizzle with 1/2 teaspoon of olive oil and garnish with a dill sprig.
  • Excellent source of: Protein, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Calcium
  • Good source of: Vitamin K.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130 calorie, Fat 2.5 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Cholesterol 5 milligrams, Sodium 140 milligrams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 11 grams

COOL CUCUMBER SOUP



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Two 14 to 16 ounce English (seedless) cucumbers
1/2 clove garlic, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt plus more to taste
1 small scallion, trimmed and chopped
2 cups buttermilk or 1 cup milk plus 1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon minced fresh mint
1 teaspoon minced fresh dill
1 teaspoon minced flat-leaf parsley
Large pinch cayenne pepper plus more to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Freshly squeezed lemon juice, to taste (optional)

Steps:

  • Peel the cucumbers, trim the ends, cut in half lengthwise and scrape out the watery area where seeds would be. Coarsely chop. Crush the garlic and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt into a paste with the flat side of a chef's knife. Combine the cucumber, garlic, remaining salt, and the buttermilk in a blender and process until completely smooth. Add half of each of the herbs and the cayenne and pulse several times to combine. Transfer soup to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour or until thoroughly chilled. Before serving, season with salt, pepper, and lemon if desired. Divide among 4 soup bowls and sprinkle with the remaining herbs. Serve.
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HOT CUCUMBER SOUP



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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

500 g cucumbers
2 tablespoons margarine or 2 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, chopped
4 tablespoons flour
4 cups stock
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup cream

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

COOL AS A CUCUMBER SOUP



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This chilled soup makes a wonderful appetizer or side on a hot summer day. Bright bursts of dill provide pleasant contrasts to the milder flavor of cucumber.-Deirdre Cox, Kansas City, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound cucumbers, peeled, seeded and sliced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups fat-free plain yogurt
1 green onion, coarsely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
4-1/2 teaspoons snipped fresh dill
Additional chopped green onion and snipped fresh dill

Steps:

  • In a colander set over a bowl, toss cucumbers with salt. Let stand for 30 minutes. Squeeze and pat dry., Place the cucumbers, yogurt, onion and garlic in a food processor; cover and process until smooth. Stir in dill. Serve immediately in chilled bowls. Garnish with additional onion and dill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 40 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 279mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CUCUMBER SOUP



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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

2 cucumbers (about 675g)
150g Greek yogurt
2 limes, juiced
small handful of tarragon, chopped
3 mint sprigs, leaves picked
small bunch of chives, chopped
rapeseed oil, to serve

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

COLD CUCUMBER SOUP



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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     soups and stews, appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup fine bulgur (see note)
1 cup warm water
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill, plus sprigs for garnish
3 large cucumbers, peeled, seeded and chopped coarse
2 cups plain nonfat yogurt
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Place the bulgur in a bowl, mix with the water and allow to soak 15 to 20 minutes, until softened.
  • While the bulgur soaks, place the onion and dill in a food processor and process until chopped fine.
  • Add the cucumbers to the food processor and process about 30 seconds to produce a thick puree. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in the yogurt.
  • Drain the bulgur well, pressing out any excess liquid. Add the bulgur to the cucumber mixture and season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Stir before serving and garnish each serving with a sprig of dill.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 113, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 676 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams

Tips:

  • Choose the right cucumbers: For the best flavor, use fresh, unwaxed cucumbers. English or Persian cucumbers work well, as they have fewer seeds and a thinner skin.
  • Chill the soup before serving: Chilled cucumber soup is the most refreshing. Chill it for at least 2 hours, or overnight, before serving.
  • Garnish the soup before serving: A dollop of yogurt, a drizzle of olive oil, or a few chopped herbs can add extra flavor and color to the soup.
  • Serve the soup with a side of bread or crackers: Cucumber soup is a light and refreshing meal, but it can be served with a side of bread or crackers to make it more filling.

Conclusion:

Cucumber soup is a delicious and refreshing summer soup that is easy to make. It is a great way to use up fresh cucumbers from the garden. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make a delicious and healthy soup that the whole family will enjoy.

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