Best 9 Cool Cucumber And Dill Soup Recipes

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In the realm of refreshing and flavorful soups, Cool Cucumber and Dill Soup stands out as a culinary delight. This chilled soup, often associated with Eastern European cuisine, particularly Russia, offers a symphony of flavors that tantalizes the taste buds. With its vibrant green hue, this soup is a feast for the eyes, while its cooling properties make it an ideal dish for hot summer days. Prepared with fresh cucumbers, aromatic dill, tangy yogurt or sour cream, and a hint of garlic, this soup strikes a balance between refreshing lightness and satisfying creaminess. Whether served as a starter, a light lunch, or a side dish, Cool Cucumber and Dill Soup promises a culinary experience that is both invigorating and delectable. This article presents a collection of carefully curated recipes for this delightful soup, each offering unique variations to suit diverse tastes and preferences. From classic preparations to creative twists, these recipes provide a roadmap to creating a refreshing and flavorful soup that will undoubtedly become a favorite in any kitchen.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

COOL AS A CUCUMBER SOUP



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This chilled soup makes a wonderful appetizer or side on a hot summer day. Bright bursts of dill provide pleasant contrasts to the milder flavor of cucumber.-Deirdre Cox, Kansas City, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound cucumbers, peeled, seeded and sliced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups fat-free plain yogurt
1 green onion, coarsely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
4-1/2 teaspoons snipped fresh dill
Additional chopped green onion and snipped fresh dill

Steps:

  • In a colander set over a bowl, toss cucumbers with salt. Let stand for 30 minutes. Squeeze and pat dry., Place the cucumbers, yogurt, onion and garlic in a food processor; cover and process until smooth. Stir in dill. Serve immediately in chilled bowls. Garnish with additional onion and dill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 40 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 279mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

COOL CUCUMBER SOUP



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Provided by Ellie Krieger

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings, serving size: 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups plain nonfat yogurt
1 English cucumber (about 1 pound), cut into chunks
1 scallion, white and green parts, coarsely chopped (about 1/4 cup)
3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, plus sprigs for garnish
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 medium tomato (about 5 ounces), seeded and diced
2 teaspoons olive oil

Steps:

  • In a blender, combine the yogurt, cucumber, scallion and dill. Pulse until pureed. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Ladle into individual bowls. Top each serving with 2 tablespoons of diced tomato, drizzle with 1/2 teaspoon of olive oil and garnish with a dill sprig.
  • Excellent source of: Protein, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Calcium
  • Good source of: Vitamin K.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130 calorie, Fat 2.5 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Cholesterol 5 milligrams, Sodium 140 milligrams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 11 grams

COOL CUCUMBER AND DILL SOUP



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cucumbers, 2 peeled, seeded, and chopped, and 1 coarsely chopped, for garnish
1 1/3 cups low-fat yogurt
1 1/3 cups low-fat milk
2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh dill
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint

Steps:

  • Process the cucumbers in a food processor until smooth. Add the remaining ingredients and pulse to combine.
  • Chill the soup in the refrigerator until cold, about 1 hour.
  • Divide among 4 chilled soup bowls and garnish with the chopped cucumber.

CHILLED CUCUMBER-DILL SOUP



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Another way to use up all those cucumbers that spring off the vine in summer. This is a spicy dill cucumber soup chilled to take down the heat a notch in summer. This soup is great made a day ahead and keeps for 3 days. Serve with some thin wheat crackers.

Provided by Cheryl

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 4h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 large cucumbers - peeled, seeded, and cubed, divided
½ cup finely chopped yellow onion, divided
½ cup finely chopped celery, divided
½ cup grated carrots, divided
4 medium jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
¼ cup Greek yogurt
¼ cup sour cream
2 teaspoons white sugar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
1 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
1 teaspoon ground black pepper, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Set 1/4 cup of cubed cucumber aside.
  • Place remaining cucumbers, 1/4 cup onion, 1/4 cup celery, 1/4 cup carrots, jalapeno peppers, Greek yogurt, sour cream, sugar, garlic powder, dill, salt, and pepper into the bowl of an 8-cup electric blender or food processor and pulse until all ingredients are just blended.
  • Pour into a large bowl and stir in reserved 1/4 cup cucumber and remaining onion, celery, and carrots to add a little crunch to an otherwise creamy mixture. Taste for salt and pepper, adding more if desired.
  • Place into the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82.3 calories, Carbohydrate 12.8 g, Cholesterol 6.1 mg, Fat 3.2 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 419.1 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

COOL "ICED" CUCUMBER SOUP



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Here is a soup recipe that I put together. This is wonderful cool and refreshing soup on a hot summers day. I love cucumbers and sour cream...so I made up this wonderful COOL ICED CUCUMBER SOUP. With a touch of garlic, and dill. It begins to sounds like a GREEK recipe to me. Maybe a little like tzatzik sauce! If that's the...

Provided by Nancy J. Patrykus

Categories     Soups

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/2 cucumber , peeled and shredded
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp white pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
2 Tbsp fresh dill
1-1/2 c yogurt or sour cream
*** a couple radishes, sliced cucumbers, sprig of parsley, crackers, and a toga are optional

Steps:

  • 1. Mix the first 6 ingredients, and marinate in refrigerator 2-4 hours. Then puree the mix in a blender. When ready to serve , mix in the yogurt or the sourcream.
  • 2. Put a couple ice cubes in your soup bowl, before serving your soup.
  • 3. Add a few radishes and a couple slices of cucumber on the side,to munch on, for a little crunch and color. Along with a a few lightly buttered crackers. A small sprig of parsley is a nice touch. Don't forget your toga!....LOL My friend stoppped by yesterday..and we enjoyed this out on the deck..in the shade. She loved it, and was going to stop at the store for cucumbers.

COOL AS A CUCUMBER SOUP WITH BUTTERMILK, DILL, AND VERMOUTH SHRIMP



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Provided by Food Network

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 pounds European cucumbers or regular cucumbers
1/4 cup salt
1 quart buttermilk
2/3 cup chopped fresh dill (plus dill for garnish)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup shallots, minced fine
1/2 pound fresh shrimp, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup dry vermouth
Dill vinegar or red wine vinegar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup razor red tomatoes (see Cook's Note)
1/2 cup peeled, seeded, and chopped tomatoes

Steps:

  • Peel the cucumbers. Using a small spoon, or a melon baller, scrape the seeds out. Cut into 1/2-inch pieces; toss the cucumbers with the salt and transfer to a colander set over a bowl. Refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours or overnight.
  • Transfer the cucumbers to a blender or food processor, discarding all exuded juices. Puree until smooth; pass through a food mill if desired. Whisk in the buttermilk and dill; set aside.
  • Melt the butter in a saute pan over medium heat. When the butter foams, add the shallots and cook 30 seconds. Add the shrimp and stir over medium heat, 10 to 15 seconds. Add the vermouth, bring to a boil, and immediately strain into the reserved cucumber soup. Spread the shrimp and shallot mixture on a plate to cool, then refrigerate. Chill the soup.
  • To serve: Adjust the consistency of the soup with more buttermilk if necessary. Season with vinegar, salt (add sparingly; it probably won't need much), and pepper to taste. Divide the shrimp between the chilled soup plates. Ladle the soup over the shrimp and garnish with red onion, chopped tomatoes, and bits of dill strewn about.

COLD AVOCADO AND CUCUMBER SOUP WITH DILL



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Provided by Jhumpa Lahiri

Categories     easy, lunch, quick, one pot, soups and stews, appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 garlic cloves, smashed
1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped
1 ripe avocado, halved, pitted and peeled
1/4 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons fresh dill
2 teaspoons salt
Cayenne pepper
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 1/2 cups fresh orange juice
8 to 16 chilled boiled shrimp, depending on size, optional
1 tablespoon olive oil, optional
Half a lime, juiced, optional

Steps:

  • In a food processor or blender, purée garlic, cucumber and avocado, scraping down sides if necessary. Add buttermilk, 3/4 cup water, dill, salt, a pinch of cayenne, black pepper and half the orange juice. Blend until smooth.
  • Add remaining orange juice in increments until you like the flavor. Cover and refrigerate. Serve soup chilled, garnished, if desired, with shrimp tossed with olive oil and lime juice.

EASY COLD CUCUMBER SOUP



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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

2 large cucumbers - peeled, seeded, and diced
1 ⅓ cups sour cream
1 ⅓ cups plain yogurt
2 cups vegetable broth
1 clove garlic, minced
½ cup chopped fresh mint
½ cup chopped fresh dill

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 SOUP WITH SMOKED SALMON AND DILL



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Dairy     Fish     Herb     Vegetable     Freeze/Chill     Sauté     Salmon     Cucumber     Summer     Chill     Dill     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 tablespoons butter
1 cup chopped onions
4 cucumbers, peeled, halved, seeded, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices (about 5 cups)
1 8-ounce russet potato, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch dice
3 1/2 cups low-salt chicken broth
3 large fresh dill sprigs plus 6 tablespoons minced fresh dill
1 teaspoon (or more) salt
1 cup crème fraîche or sour cream
3 ounces smoked salmon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

Steps:

  • Melt butter in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Add cucumbers and potato; stir 1 minute. Add broth, dill sprigs, and 1 teaspoon salt. Increase heat and bring to simmer. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer until cucumbers and potato are tender, stirring occasionally, about 25 minutes. Working in batches, puree soup in processor until smooth. Return to pot. Cool 15 minutes. Whisk in 1/2 cup crème fraîche and 4 tablespoons minced dill. Cover and chill until cold, about 4 hours. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.) Taste soup, adding more salt if desired. Ladle soup into 6 bowls. Place dollop of crème fraîche in center of each bowl; sprinkle with smoked salmon and remaining 2 tablespoons minced dill.

Tips:

  • To make the soup extra creamy, blend half of the cucumbers and dill mixture before combining it with the yogurt.
  • For a more refreshing soup, chill it for at least 2 hours before serving.
  • If you don't have fresh dill, you can use 1 teaspoon of dried dill.
  • To make the soup even more flavorful, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a squeeze of lemon juice.
  • Serve the soup with a dollop of yogurt or sour cream, and a sprinkle of fresh dill.

Conclusion:

This cool cucumber and dill soup is the perfect way to cool down on a hot summer day. It's light, refreshing, and packed with flavor. It's also very easy to make, and can be made ahead of time. This soup is sure to be a hit at your next party or potluck.

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