TARATOR: BULGARIAN COLD CUCUMBER SOUP

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Another delight of summer: Cucumbers! Adapted from my weathered copy of Joy of Cooking. If using organic cucumbers there is no need to peel unless preferred. Store bought conventional cucumbers usually have a wax coating which warrants peeling. Note: I always use full fat dairy products. I cannot guarantee good results with...

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Time 6h15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

1 1/2 c cucumber, seeded and pared ( i pared the cucumbers in a stripe fashion retaining some of the peel)
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp white pepper
1/4-1/2 c raw walnuts
2 Tbsp good quality extra virgin olive oil + more for drizzling
1 clove garlic, peeled and chopped
2 Tbsp fresh dill, chopped + more for garnish
1 1/2 c plain greek yogurt or equal parts plain yogurt and sour cream
vegetable broth or milk, to thin (if needed)

Steps:

1. Place all ingredients (except for milk/broth) in a blender or food processor and BLEND until smooth. If desired, use the PULSE setting. If the mixture seems to thick, thin with a little bit of vegetable stock or whole milk a few tablespoons at a time and to desired consistency.
2. Store in a glass container and cover. Refrigerate at least 3 hours but better 6 hours or overnight.
3. To SERVE: place an ice cube in each soup bowl or mug. Pour the soup into the bowl and garnish with a little bit of fresh dill and a light drizzle of olive oil.

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Amsa Rajput

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This soup is amazing! I love the combination of cucumber, yogurt, and dill. It's the perfect soup for a hot summer day.

Lisa Warner

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I've made this soup a few times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect summer soup - light, refreshing, and flavorful. I love that it's also very healthy.

Veronique McKenzie

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This soup is delicious and so easy to make. I love that it's a healthy and refreshing way to cool down on a hot summer day.

tayyab

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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my guests. I highly recommend it.

lll ttt

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This is a great recipe for a light and refreshing summer soup. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.

lukasz

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I really enjoyed this soup. It was very refreshing and flavorful. I would definitely make it again.

Adnan Yasar

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This soup is delicious! I made it for a party last weekend and everyone loved it. It's the perfect appetizer or light lunch.

Maryam Shakoor

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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect summer soup - light, refreshing, and flavorful. I love that it's also very healthy.

zoey morgan

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This soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and refreshing. I highly recommend it.

elimzmist

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I tried this recipe for the first time last week and it was a huge success! The soup was delicious and everyone loved it. I'll definitely be making it again soon.

Kazi Adil

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This soup is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I love that it's a healthy and refreshing way to cool down on a hot summer day.