Cold Soup with Cucumbers, Yogurt and Fresh Herbs
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The fresh herbs and garlic in this soup gives it a very Greek flavour. It’s creamy, dreamy, and divine. If using whole milk yogurt, it will be richer, so serve smaller portions. This can also make a nice lunch or light dinner when paired with a slice of whole grain toast and some smoked fish. Try it for yourself this summer!
| Serves | Preparation Time | Cooking Time |
| 6 People | 10 Minutes |
00 Minutes
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Ingredients
- 3 cups whole or lowfat 2% Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsps (tablespoons) extra virgin olive oil
- 1-2 cups lowfat milk
- 4-5 cucumbers
- 1/3 cup fresh chopped dill
- 1 tsp (teaspoon) crushed garlic (or more to taste)
- 1/2 tsp salt or as per taste
- White pepper to taste
- Fresh mint sprigs or roughly chopped mint for garnish
Optional Ingredients
- Freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Chopped walnuts
Method
Step 1
In a large bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, extra virgin olive oil and milk.
Step 2
Start with 1 cup of milk then gradually continue adding more, whisking after each addition, till the yogurt takes on a soupy consistency. You can adjust the consistency according to your preference.
Step 3
Grate the cucumbers into a separate bowl.
Step 4
Wrap the cucumbers in cheesecloth or a clean tea towel and squeeze to remove excess moisture.
Step 5
Stir the cucumbers into the yogurt along with the dill, garlic, salt and white pepper.
Step 6
Adjust seasoning to taste.
Step 7
Place in the refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour, up to 4 hours.
Step 8
Whisk the soup once more before serving, adding milk to loosen the texture if required and adjusting seasoning as needed.
Step 9
Ladle chilled soup into bowls.
Step 10
Top each serving with chopped mint or a mint sprig.
Step 11
Optionally, you can stir in a bit of fresh lemon juice to brighten the flavor, or top with chopped walnuts for a sweet and nutty crunch.
Step 12
Serve chilled.
Nutritional Information
Serving Size 224.9 g
| Calories | 65 | Calories from Fat | 12 |
| Total Fat | 1.3g 2% | Saturated Fat | 0.7g 4% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg 1% | Sodium | 25mg 1% |
| Potassium | 124mg 4% | Total Carbohydrates | 7.1g 2% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8g 3% | Sugars | 6.0g |
| Protein | 6.2g | Vitamin A | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 5% | Calcium | 8% |
| Iron | 1% |
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.
Tip :You can replace Greek yogurt with locally available or home-made low-fat yogurt.
