Best 11 How To Make Cucumber Soup Recipes

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**Discover the Refreshing Delight of Cucumber Soup: A Culinary Symphony of Coolness and Comfort**

In the realm of culinary artistry, cucumber soup emerges as a refreshing oasis, a symphony of flavors that dances gracefully on the palate. This chilled soup, often associated with the vibrant hues of summer, offers a delightful interplay of textures and flavors, making it a perfect companion for warm afternoons or as a light and elegant starter. With its origins tracing back to ancient civilizations, cucumber soup has undergone a culinary evolution, resulting in a diverse range of recipes that span cultures and continents. From the classic simplicity of a traditional gazpacho to the vibrant fusion of Asian-inspired variations, each recipe unveils a unique expression of this versatile ingredient. As you embark on this culinary journey, let your taste buds be captivated by the refreshing allure of cucumber soup, a dish that promises to revitalize your senses and leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

CUCUMBER SOUP



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In Baltimore, Maryland, Beverly Sprague dresses up this milk soup with a colorful selection of savory garnishes. A topping of crunchy almonds contrasts nicely with this smooth soup.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 medium cucumbers
3 cups chicken broth
3 cups sour cream
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 teaspoons salt, optional
1 garlic clove, minced
TOPPINGS:
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
3/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Peel cucumbers; halve lengthwise and remove seeds. Cut into chunks. In a blender, cover and puree cucumbers and broth in small batches. , Transfer to a large bowl; stir in the sour cream, vinegar, salt if desired and garlic until well blended. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Stir before serving. Garnish with tomatoes, almonds, onions and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 239mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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

COLD CUCUMBER SOUP



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Cold and refreshing, cucumber soup is a great recipe for a hot summer day and couldn't be easier to prepare. It takes only 10 minutes from start to finish and requires no cooking!

Provided by Elise Bauer

Categories     Soup     Make-ahead     Quick and Easy

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 large cucumbers (about 1 1/2 pounds total)
2 tablespoons chopped onion (white, red, or green)
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Pinch black pepper

Steps:

  • Prep the cucumbers, onion, and dill: Peel, seed, and roughly chop the cucumbers. Chop the onion and dill.
  • Blend: Put all of the ingredients into a blender and pulse until completely smooth. Adjust seasonings to taste. Add more salt and pepper if needed. At this point you can make ahead and chill.
  • Chill the soup: Chill in a container in the refrigerator until cold.
  • Serve: Pour into bowls and garnish with a drizzle of olive oil and a feather of dill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 223 mg, Sugar 5 g, Fat 7 g, ServingSize Makes 3 to 4 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

CHILLED CUCUMBER SOUP



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"This is a wonderful way to use up all those cucumbers that seem to be ready at the same time," writes Shirley Kidd of New London, Minnesota. "I's so refreshing on hot summer days."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 medium cucumbers
2 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
2 green onions, chopped
Fresh dill, optional

Steps:

  • Cut 4 thin slices of cucumber; set aside for garnish. Peel and finely chop remaining cucumbers. In a large bowl, combine the buttermilk, sour cream, sugar, dill, salt, pepper, green onions and chopped cucumbers. , Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. Garnish with cucumber slices and, if desired, fresh dill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 445mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

POTATO CUCUMBER SOUP



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During the Depression we could buy a wheat sack full of fresh vegetables for 50¢. It was a "you-dig", "you-sack" arrangement. My mother took advantage of this annual food windfall and had a variety of recipes to accommodate it. One of our family favorites was this soup.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 2 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups cold water
6 medium potatoes (about 2 pounds), peeled and cubed
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon grated onion
1 large or 2 medium cucumbers, peeled, seeded and diced
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dill weed

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring water, potatoes, salt and pepper to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer. Cook, uncovered, until potatoes are tender. Cool. , Puree in a blender until smooth. Return to the saucepan. Stir in the cream, milk, onion and cucumber. Add additional milk if soup is too thick. Cook and stir over low heat for 5 minutes. Season with dill.

Nutrition Facts :

HOT CUCUMBER SOUP



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My friend Liza, who works for my parent company, just emailed me this recipe. Liza likes to surf Zaar for recipes, but hasn't joined as a member yet. She's letting me post her recipe (which sounds really yummy). Hopefully, she'll post some of her own soon!

Provided by Mirj2338

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

500 g cucumbers
2 tablespoons margarine or 2 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, chopped
4 tablespoons flour
4 cups stock
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup cream

Steps:

  • As per the recipe: Peel and slice the cucumbers.
  • Melt the butter/marg in large saucepan and saute the onion until transparent.
  • Stir in the flour.
  • Add the stock and bring to a boil.
  • Add the sliced cucumber and cook until tender.
  • Puree in electric blender.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper and stir in lemon juice.
  • Just before serving, mix in the cream.
  • What Liza does: I use alot more cucumbers, maybe+- 800/900g and add a touch more water to the stock amount.
  • I use more onions, approx.
  • 2 med-large.
  • Don't use more lemon juice as it changes the taste of the soup.
  • Once the soup is cooked (ie. the cucumbers are tender), puree the soup: and options: can either leave the soup as it is; or put in one tub of sour cream; or don't put sour cream in the pot and only serve with sour cream as garnish.
  • It's yummy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134.5, Fat 10.1, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 22.1, Sodium 53.6, Carbohydrate 10.4, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 2.6, Protein 1.8

SIMPLE CUCUMBER SOUP



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The most simple yet one of the best soups I had so far. A simplified version of my mum's cucumber soup. No need for salt, pepper, or seasonings, just a good vegetable broth. I like to have it with a good slice of toasted bread and some good cheese.

Provided by virgi

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon butter, or more to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small yellow onion, chopped
1 large clove garlic, minced
2 large English cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced
2 small zucchinis, peeled and thinly sliced
3 cups vegetable broth

Steps:

  • Melt butter with the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic in the butter mixture until tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Add cucumber and zucchini slices; cook and stir until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour vegetable broth over the mixture; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and let simmer until the vegetables are cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from heat and cool a few minutes.
  • Pour soup into a blender no more than half full. Cover and hold lid in place with a towel; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend. Puree in batches until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.5 calories, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 500.2 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

CHILLED CREAMY CUCUMBER SOUP



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cucumbers
2 cups of plain yogurt
1 clove garlic, minced
2 teaspoons honey
1 lemon
Fresh or dried dill, to taste
Water
Salt
Pepper

Steps:

  • Peel cucumber and remove seeds. Grate to yield 3 cups. In food processor combine cucumbers, yogurt, garlic, honey and a squirt of lemon. Snip in dill. Process until smooth. Slowly add water until creamy. Season with salt and pepper and continue processing. Pour into a bowl. Chill. Serve.

COLD CUCUMBER SOUP



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I love trying to duplicate restaurant dishes at home. Friends and family tell me they like the results!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 large cucumbers, peeled and seeded
1-1/4 cups sour cream
1 cup chicken broth
1 small onion, cut into wedges
4 sprigs fresh parsley, stems removed
2 sprigs fresh dill, stems removed or 1 teaspoon dill weed
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon salt, optional
1/4 teaspoon white pepper

Steps:

  • Cut cucumbers into large chunks; place in a blender with remaining ingredients. Puree; pour into a bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 126mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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

CUCUMBER SOUP



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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

2 cucumbers (about 675g)
150g Greek yogurt
2 limes, juiced
small handful of tarragon, chopped
3 mint sprigs, leaves picked
small bunch of chives, chopped
rapeseed oil, to serve

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

Tips:

  • Choose the right cucumbers. English or Persian cucumbers work best for this soup, as they have a mild flavor and fewer seeds.
  • Peel the cucumbers if desired. Peeling the cucumbers is not necessary, but it will give the soup a smoother texture.
  • Use a high-quality vegetable broth. The vegetable broth is the base of the soup, so it's important to use a good quality one. Look for a broth that is low in sodium and has a rich flavor.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables. The vegetables should be cooked until they are tender but still have a slight crunch. Overcooking them will make them mushy.
  • Season the soup to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste. You can also add a squeeze of lemon juice or a dollop of yogurt for extra flavor.
  • Serve the soup chilled or hot. Cucumber soup can be served chilled or hot, depending on your preference. If you're serving it chilled, be sure to let it cool completely before refrigerating.

Conclusion:

Cucumber soup is a refreshing and delicious soup that is perfect for a hot summer day. It's also a great way to use up extra cucumbers from your garden. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make a delicious and healthy soup that the whole family will enjoy.

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