In the sweltering summer heat, nothing beats a refreshing and palate-pleasing chilled cucumber soup. Envision the crisp and cool bliss of blended cucumbers, combined with herbs and seasonings, culminating in a velvety, invigorating delight. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal effort, you can unlock the secrets to creating the ultimate ultra-easy chilled cucumber soup that will tantalize your taste buds and cool you down on those scorching days.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
ULTRA-EASY CHILLED CUCUMBER SOUP
I can't think of another recipe with such a favorable ratio of ease of preparation to final result. Guests assume you've studied under a master chef, leaving it up to you to decide whether or not to confess that this refreshing summer soup only took you ten minutes to prepare.
Provided by Jedley
Categories Low Protein
Time 55m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Peel and seed cucumbers, cut into chunks. Saute' chopped onions and garlic in olive oil in a large pot until golden.
- Add chicken stock, cucumbers and a fistful of peel (for color, to be removed later). Cook on low heat, covered, for 45 minutes.
- Remove cucumber peel, add cream and a pinch of white pepper. Puree in food processor, salt to taste.
- Chill overnight, serve with a sprinkle of fresh chopped chives.
- Needs no thickener, since the pureed cucumber pulp gives it a nice velvety texture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 301.4, Fat 15.4, SaturatedFat 9.1, Cholesterol 46.6, Sodium 150.7, Carbohydrate 36.7, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 14.4, Protein 9.9
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.
CHILLED CUCUMBER SOUP
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories appetizer
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
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.
CHILLED CUCUMBER SOUP
Make and share this Chilled Cucumber Soup recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Heirloom Tomato
Categories Vegetable
Time 15m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Put everything except the red pepper dice into a blender container and puree until smooth.
- Chill at least one hour.
- Serve topped with red pepper dice.
- Variation: Use about 1/4 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves instead of the green onion.
- Makes 2 generous or 4 small servings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Fat 5, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 15.8, Sodium 439.2, Carbohydrate 14.1, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 7.4, Protein 11.6
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
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
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
CHILLED CUCUMBER SOUP
Provided by Judy Goldwasser
Categories Soup/Stew Vegetarian Yogurt Cucumber Chill
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
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 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. English or Persian cucumbers are ideal, as they have a thinner skin and fewer seeds.
- If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of plain yogurt. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
- To make the soup even more refreshing, chill it for at least 2 hours before serving. You can also add a few ice cubes to the soup when serving.
- Garnish the soup with fresh herbs, such as dill, chives, or mint, for a pop of flavor and color.
- Serve the soup with a side of crusty bread or crackers for dipping.
Conclusion:
This chilled cucumber soup is a refreshing and delicious way to cool down on a hot day. It's also a great way to use up leftover cucumbers from your garden. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a delicious and healthy soup that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a light and refreshing meal, give this chilled cucumber soup a try. You won't be disappointed!
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