Reviewed: Aug. 22, 2009

Delicious! Since the cukes are going in the blender anyway I didn't bother grating them; I just chopped them up and the blender did the rest. Next time I might garnish the soup with some sour cream for some extra fatty goodness.

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thebuffness

Cooking Level: Beginning

Home Town: Island Park, New York, USA

Reviewed: Aug. 13, 2009

This soup is addictive on a hot summer day. Have made it a few times, and instead of seedless cucumbers I use regular ones which I deseed (split them down the middle & scoop out seeds with spoon). I like spicy food but this is better with only 1 clove of garlic to bring out the slightly sweet taste.

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Kat

Reviewed: Jul. 10, 2009

I first tasted this when I went to a friends home in Turkey, it was so wonderful!

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razelle

Home Town: Springfield, Ohio, USA

Living In: Yellow Springs, Ohio, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 11, 2009

I love this soup! It's easy to modify but great as is. I sometimes add celery, avocado and a tablespoon or 2 of ranch dressing. I also like 1/4 teaspoon of chipotle seasoning in it as well. I've made this almost weekly for months so it's safe to say, it's now a 'staple' in my diet!

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Finn

Cooking Level: Beginning

Reviewed: Jun. 24, 2011

Tastes amazing, especially on a hot day. I used plain yogurt with fat. Makes for a more filling dinner. I didn't add the raisins. I used my immersion blender. For company, I would probably put very thin slices of cucumber on top of each serving.

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AMCASTAT

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Raleigh, North Carolina, USA

Living In: Oakland, California, USA

Reviewed: Jul. 24, 2011

This is unique but very tasty if you like bold, herbal, garlicky dishes. I could barely stop eating after 2 bowls! Since it just calls for 'bunches' of the mint and dill, that is where you can taste-test for personal preference. I also use Greek yogurt for more protein and a slightly richer texture and 2 long (seedless) English cukes because there are no small seedless ones at my grocery store or farmer's market.

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EMILYG

Reviewed: Jul. 26, 2011

Yum! I added a small avocado and threw it all into my food processor. So simple and easy. I feel refreshed already!

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Mrs.Bean

Reviewed: Aug. 3, 2011

Delicious. Used two large English cucumbers instead of 4 small ones, and only one clove of garlic. Gazpacho is my summer staple but this chilled soup will likely take over!

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Mashkanna

Reviewed: Aug. 22, 2011

This is so good. I put two avacadoes in,big bunch of mint and whatever bunch the store had for the dill. Used no fat plain greek yogurt and topped with feta cheese crumbles. I had lemon cuces and white cuces in the garden so used those. Needs the salt, bland without it. Will make this again.

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memax3

Reviewed: Aug. 28, 2011

This recipe is quick and easy to make and delicious. It was extremely refreshing on a hot August evening served with falafel balls. We will definitely make this again and try adding the avocados next time.

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