Chilled Cucumber Yogurt Soup Recipe
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Chilled Cucumber Yogurt Soup

By: mbl 
"A zesty Mediterranean soup for hot summer nights. Feel free to increase or decrease the amount of lemon and garlic depending on your taste. For a creamier version, throw in a half avocado."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (23)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 4 small seedless cucumbers - peeled and grated
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 bunch fresh mint leaves, chopped
  • 1 bunch fresh dill, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 2 cups plain yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt (optional)
  • 1/4 cup raisins (optional)

Directions

  1. Combine the grated cucumber, lemon juice, mint, dill, garlic, yogurt, olive oil, and salt in a large mixing bowl; stir with a large spoon. Pour the mixture into a blender; blend on high speed until smooth. Serve immediately or chill in refrigerator until ready to serve. Divide the soup between four bowls; top each serving with about 1 tablespoon raisins.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 168 | Total Fat: 5.8g | Cholesterol: 7mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 13, 2009 by Kat   view full review
This soup is addictive on a hot summer day. Have made it a few times, and instead of seedless...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 4, 2009 by MISSSOPH   view full review
This recipe has a great flavor, but the first time I made it with my overabundance of large...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2009 by stephanie   view full review
i really enjoyed the soup and will make again when i need to use up some cukes! hubby didn't...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 21, 2009 by Sniffs   view full review
Not bad. Added freshly ground pepper and a pinch of cayenne to give it a kick. Served with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2009 by Finn   view full review
I love this soup! It's easy to modify but great as is. I sometimes add celery, avocado and a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2010 by RCKim   view full review
This was good! I liked it, and I may make it again, but there was no "Wow" factor. I found it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 10, 2009 by razelle   view full review
I first tasted this when I went to a friends home in Turkey, it was so wonderful!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 24, 2011 by AMCASTAT   view full review
Tastes amazing, especially on a hot day. I used plain yogurt with fat. Makes for a more...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 24, 2009 by thebuffness   view full review
Delicious! Since the cukes are going in the blender anyway I didn't bother grating them; I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2011 by vstruck   view full review
I made this soup after trying a version at a local restaurant. It is delicious and...

 

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