Chilled Cucumber Soup
This Chilled Cucumber Soup is a quick, no-cook recipe that's perfect for hot summer days. Creamy Greek yogurt, fresh cucumber, and a bright lemon finish create a light yet satisfying soup that's equally at home as an elegant first course or a simple lunch.
Ingredients
- 2 large cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and chopped about 3 cups
- 2 scallions (green onions), coarsely chopped
- ½ cup jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced taste a small piece first to understand the heat factor.
- 1 ½ cups non-fat Greek yogurt
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- fresh lemon juice to taste
Finish Your Bowl (Choose one or more of the following to finish your bowl:)
- Finely diced cucumber
- Diced avocado
- Lemon Greek Yogurt, or plain Greek Yogurt mixed with.a bit of lemon juice
- Fresh lump meat crab
- Baby (Salad) shrimp
- Fresh mint leaves, or fresh dill sprig torn or sliced
- Fresh lemon zest
- Quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Instructions
- Add the cucumbers, scallions, jalapeño, and Greek yogurt to a blender or food processor. Blend until completely smooth. (If your blender isn't high-powered, press the soup through a fine-mesh sieve for an extra silky texture.)
- Season with salt, pepper, and fresh lemon juice to taste.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the soup to chill thoroughly.
- Ladle into chilled bowls. Finish with your choice of garnishes. I
Notes
- Taste your jalapeño before adding it. Their heat can vary from very mild to surprisingly spicy, so adjust the amount to suit your taste.
- Chill for at least 1 hour. The flavors meld and the soup becomes even more refreshing as it chills.
- Blend until silky smooth. For an extra-smooth texture, strain the soup through a fine-mesh sieve if your blender leaves any bits behind.
- Taste before serving. A final squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a pinch of salt can brighten the flavors after chilling.
- Serve well chilled in chilled bowls for the best flavor and presentation.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 servingCalories: 116kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 7gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 344mgFiber: 2g
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