Crispy Cucumber Soup

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A refreshing, creamy chilled soup perfect for warm weather
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Crispy Cucumber Soup

Author: chefs-mate Cuisine: Courses:
Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 Calories: 737.3

Description

This unique chilled cucumber soup offers a delightful twist on traditional gazpacho, blending crisp hothouse cucumbers with aromatic fresh mint and zesty lemon juice. The base is enriched with nonfat plain yogurt, creating a velvety texture that is both light and satisfying. Topped with a crunchy garnish of diced radishes and reserved cucumber, it provides a wonderful contrast in textures. Ideal for summer luncheons or as a cooling starter before a heavy meal, this dish highlights the fresh, clean flavors of garden vegetables. It is incredibly quick to prepare, requiring no cooking, making it a perfect option for hot days when you want something refreshing yet substantial enough to feel like a proper course.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Peel and slice 2 of the cucumbers into 1-inch chunks.
  2. Dice the remaining 1/2 cucumber into 1/4-inch pieces and set aside for garnish.
  3. Place the cucumber slices, minced garlic, vegetable broth, 3 cups of yogurt, 3/4 cup of chopped mint, and lemon juice into a blender or food processor.
  4. Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
  5. Pour the blended soup base into a large mixing bowl.
  6. Gently whisk in the remaining 1 cup of yogurt and the remaining 1/4 cup of mint leaves.
  7. Season the soup with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  8. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the soup for at least 30 minutes to chill thoroughly.
  9. In a small bowl, combine the reserved diced cucumber and diced radishes.
  10. Divide the cucumber and radish mixture equally among 4 serving bowls.
  11. Ladle the chilled cucumber soup over the vegetable garnish in each bowl.
  12. Serve immediately while cold.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 737.3kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 68.6g106%
Saturated Fat 13.9g70%
Cholesterol 26.4mg9%
Sodium 127.7mg6%
Total Carbohydrate 24.0g8%
Dietary Fiber 3.5g15%
Sugars 14.0g
Protein 11.3g23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: cucumber, yogurt, mint, chilled, soup, vegetarian, fresh, lemon, radish, garlic, summer, appetizer, light, creamy, no-cook, refreshing, healthy, low-fat, quick, easy
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