Indulge in the refreshing goodness of Cold Cucumber Soup with Mint, a chilled and creamy delight perfect for hot summer days. This vibrant soup, bursting with the flavors of fresh cucumber, tangy yogurt, aromatic mint, and a hint of garlic, is not only a culinary treat but also a breeze to make.
Dive into the culinary journey with a detailed recipe that guides you through each step, ensuring a smooth and successful preparation. Discover variations to suit your taste preferences, including a vegan version for those with dietary restrictions.
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Embark on a culinary adventure with Cold Cucumber Soup with Mint and its accompanying recipes, and relish the vibrant flavors of cucumber in various delectable forms.
MINT CUCUMBER SOUP
Provided by Valerie Bertinelli
Categories appetizer
Time 15m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Peel and cut 1 1/2 of the cucumbers into large chunks (set the remaining unpeeled 1/2 cucumber aside).
- Combine the cucumber chunks in a food processor with the yogurt, sour cream, olive oil, mint, salt, garlic and plenty of white pepper. Pulse, scraping down the sides, until completely smooth.
- Ladle the mixture into cold bowls or refrigerate until serving. Chop the remaining cucumber into fine dice and divide among the bowls. Swirl some sour cream into each bowl, drizzle with a bit of olive oil and scatter with mint and almonds.
CHILLED CUCUMBER MINT SOUP
A simple and refreshing summer starter, this soup only takes minutes to make.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cut one of the cucumbers into small dice, and set aside for garnish. Cut the others into large chunks. Combine cucumber chunks, garlic, yogurt, lemon juice, and water in a blender and puree until smooth.
- Add scallions and mint leaves, reserving some of the mint for garnish, and puree briefly. Season with salt and pepper, and add more lemon juice if a tarter flavor is desired.
- Chill until ready to serve. Stir well before serving, and ladle into bowls or mugs, garnishing each serving with a big spoonful of diced cucumber and a sprig of mint.
CUCUMBER SOUP
The refreshing cucumber soup is served cold, so it will go down well on a summer's day. Ladle it into bowls for a smaller gathering, or pour into small cups for an amuse-bouche.
Provided by Samuel Goldsmith
Categories Starter
Time 10m
Yield Serves 4 in bowls or 12 in small cups
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Finely chop a third of one of the cucumbers and set aside for when you're ready to serve later. Roughly chop the remaining cucumbers and tip into a blender or food processor along with the yogurt and lime juice. Add the tarragon, most of the mint leaves and most of the chives. Blitz until the mixture is smooth.
- Pour the soup into bowls or small cups, scatter over the finely chopped cucumber, remaining mint leaves and the rest of the chives. Drizzle with a little rapeseed oil just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 107 calories, Fat 8 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 4 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium
CHILLED MELON, CUCUMBER, AND MINT SOUP
For an extra hint of sweetness, drizzle the soup with a bit of honey just before serving.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Peel, halve, and seed 2 cucumbers, then coarsely chop. (You should have about 4 1/2 cups.) Halve and seed remaining (unpeeled) cucumber; cut into a 1/4-inch dice. Working in batches, puree chopped cucumbers, melon, 1/2 cup lime juice, mint, and ice in a food processor or blender. Season with salt and more lime juice. Transfer soup to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve, up to 2 hours.
- Smear 1/4 cup yogurt onto two sides of each serving bowl. Spoon chilled soup into bowls, drizzle with oil, and sprinkle with diced cucumbers and mint. Serve, with lime wedges.
COLD CUCUMBER SOUP
This cold cucumber soup is one of my favorite soups in the summer. It's quick to make and is really refreshing. Cucumbers combine with yogurt, buttermilk, garlic, mint, and parsley for a lovely summer starter.
Provided by nch
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Cold Soup Recipes
Time 1h45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Line a fine sieve with a coffee filter or a piece of cheesecloth. Add yogurt and strain for 30 minutes. Pour away the whey that collects.
- Peel cucumbers; scrape out and discard the seeds. Roughly chop cucumber and place in a blender. Add 1/2 of the yogurt, 1/2 of the buttermilk, and 1 clove garlic; puree. Add remaining yogurt, buttermilk, garlic, mint, and parsley; process everything until finely pureed. You might have to work in batches depending on the size of your blender. Add olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve chilled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 106.5 calories, Carbohydrate 10.4 g, Cholesterol 12 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 97.9 mg, Sugar 7.8 g
COLD CUCUMBER SOUP WITH MINT
Categories Soup/Stew Milk/Cream Blender Quick & Easy Mint Cucumber Summer Chill Sour Cream Gourmet
Yield Serves 2
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a bowl with a fork mash together yolk and vinegar to form a smooth paste and stir in sour cream until smooth.
- In a blender purée cucumber and mint with buttermilk and salt to taste until smooth. Add purée to sour cream mixture in a stream, whisking.
- Divide soup between 2 chilled bowls.
EASY COLD CUCUMBER SOUP
Easy cold soup for a hot day!
Provided by lreddy
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine cucumber, sour cream, yogurt, vegetable broth, and garlic in a large bowl; blend together using an immersion blender until smooth. Blend in mint and dill. Refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.1 calories, Carbohydrate 15.7 g, Cholesterol 38.6 mg, Fat 17.9 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 333.1 mg, Sugar 7.4 g
CHILLED CUCUMBER MINT SOUP
A very refreshing cold soup based on a recipe from a cookbook simply entitled Mediterranean. It has a Middle Easter flavor, unless you use the habanero pepper suggested. It would be great served with fresh flat bread or naan. Cooking time is time to chill.
Provided by Isabeau
Categories Vegetable
Time 2h10m
Yield 1 1 soup, 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Grate cucumbers and squeeze out excess water. Place in a bowl. Add other ingredients, except hot pepper and chill at least 2 hours. The vinegar will turn the milk into buttermilk and the flavors will blend.
- Just before serving, process in blender until smooth. Add hot pepper to suit your tastes, or omit entirely for an authentic Middle Eastern flavour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.9, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 18, Sodium 82.5, Carbohydrate 20.1, Fiber 2, Sugar 12.9, Protein 8
CUCUMBER MINT SOUP
Provided by Jacques Pepin
Categories easy, weekday, soups and stews, appetizer
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings (8 cups)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place the sliced cucumbers in the bowl of a food processor with the mint, garlic and 1/2 cup cold water. Process until pureed (the mixture will be granular).
- Transfer the puree to a bowl and mix in the yogurt, olive oil, vinegar, salt and Tabasco, with 1 1/2 cups cold water. Chill.
- Stir before serving.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 144, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 798 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams
COLD CUCUMBER MINT SOUP
Steps:
- In a blender puree chopped cucumbers, yogurt, sour cream, mustard, and salt and pepper to taste and transfer to a bowl. Chill soup at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Stir in finely diced cucumber and chopped mint and garnish soup with cucumber slices and mint sprigs.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe cucumbers.
- If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
- To make the soup smoother, strain it through a fine-mesh sieve before serving.
- Garnish the soup with fresh mint, dill, or chives before serving.
- Serve the soup chilled for a refreshing summer meal.
Conclusion:
Cold cucumber soup is a refreshing and flavorful summer soup that is easy to make. With its simple ingredients and creamy texture, this soup is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering. So next time you're looking for a light and healthy meal, give this cold cucumber soup a try. You won't be disappointed!
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